Shephard: "Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets"

 

 

"Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

4 February, 2026

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/latin-american-air-forces-revamp-transport-fleets/ 

 

The Mexican Air Force has become the first Latin American operator of the C-130J Super Hercules, but the service is not alone in acquiring a tactical airlifter in recent months.

Geopolitical Monitor: "Will a Post-Dictatorship Iran Treat Ethnic Azerbaijanis Better?"

 

"Will a Post-Dictatorship Iran Treat Ethnic Azerbaijanis Better?"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

Geopolitical Monitor

4 February, 2026

Published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/will-a-post-dictatorship-iran-treat-ethnic-azerbaijanis-better/ 

 The population of Iran continues to take to the streets, demanding liberty, a better life, and dignity. Similarly, the Iranian government continues to resort to repressive and violent counter-measures to crack down on protesters. At the time of writing, the number of deaths number is estimated in the thousands. It is still unclear whether the Iranian government will remain in power – Tehran has survived other major uprisings in recent years – or if a transition will occur.

It is important to keep in mind that Iran has a very diverse population. Persians comprise the majority, but there are many minorities and ethnic groups. Tehran’s repressive activities make no distinction among protesters. This analysis will discuss the ongoing Iran crisis by focusing on the Azerbaijani population of Iran, a critical factor in the ongoing protests.