Geopolitcal Monitor: "Istanbul 2.0? Kazakhstan Steps into the Ukraine War Diplomatic Arena"

 

 

"Istanbul 2.0? Kazakhstan Steps into the Ukraine War Diplomatic Arena"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Geopolitical Monitor

Opinion

7 August, 2026

Published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/istanbul-2-0-kazakhstan-steps-into-the-ukraine-war-diplomatic-arena/ 

 

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has no end in sight, as military operations by both sides continue deep in enemy territory. The war may have become a new textbook definition of intractable conflict. Since first breaking out in February 2022, several diplomatic attempts have been rolled out to bring a peaceful resolution, without success.

Now Kazakhstan is throwing its proverbial hat into the ring.

Warsight: "SOUTHCOM looks to acquire Special Mission Vessel ‘mothership’ for maritime operations"

 

 

"SOUTHCOM looks to acquire Special Mission Vessel ‘mothership’ for maritime operations"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Warsight

5 August 2026

Published: https://warsight.com/2026/08/06/southcom-plans-special-mission-vessel/

 

 US Southern Command has stepped up its efforts to acquire a new Special Mission Vessel that would essentially function as a mother ship for helicopters and unmanned systems involved in operations such as counter-illicit drug trafficking missions.

 

Warsight: "US Southern Command retrains for operations in the jungle"

 

 

"US Southern Command retrains for operations in the jungle"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Warsight

5 August, 2026

Published: https://warsight.com/2026/08/05/southern-command-goes-back-into-the-jungle/

Over the past year-and-a-half the US military has increased its presence across Latin America and the Caribbean. While the US possesses the most powerful military in the world, Latin American and Caribbean armed forces have a skill that US troops will find useful to (re)learn: jungle warfare.

 

 

Future Warfare: " Damen supports Bahamas and Colombian navies, as Caribbean threats continue "

 

 

"Damen supports Bahamas and Colombian navies, as Caribbean threats continue" 

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare

3 August 2026

Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1199/damen-supports-bahamas-and-colombian-navies-as-caribbean-threats-continue 

 

The Dutch shipyard Damen has announced a new contract to refit four vessels operated by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) Coast Guard. Damen already has a strong presence across the Greater Caribbean as various regional armed forces and coast guards sail Damen-made ships. As for the RBDF, a modern fleet is mandatory for patrolling its waters and cracking down on maritime crimes, particularly drug trafficking.