"Controlling the Maritime Swarm: are we there yet?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
FW Mag 2/26
P 58 - 63
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/magazine
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Showing posts with label strategy. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Monday, April 28, 2025
"Thales apuesta por una futura flota híbrida y sistemas distribuidos para equipar a la Armada de los EE.UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Abril, 2025
En la exposición Sea Air Space a principios de abril, Zona Militar mantuvo una conversación con el Contralmirante retirado de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, Anthony Lengerich, quien actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente de Programas Navales en Thales Defense and Security. El Contralmirante habló con ZM sobre diversos temas, como la guerra submarina distribuida, las redes de comunicaciones y datos en la era moderna de los conflictos, y las soluciones de Thales para las misiones de la Armada de EE.UU.
"A discussion with Thales about maritime solutions, partnerships and anti-submarine warfare"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Abril, 2025
At the Sea Air Space expo in early April, Zona Militar had a discussion with US Navy (Ret.) Rear Admiral Anthony Lengerich, who now serves as Vice President for Naval Programs at Thales Defense and Security. The Rear Admiral spoke with ZM about various topics such as distributed undersea warfare, communications and data networks in the modern age of warfare, and Thales’ solutions to the US Navy’s missions.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
World Politics Review: "The U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Fighter Is Facing Headwinds"
"The U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Fighter Is Facing Headwinds"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Briefing
World Politics Review
2 July 2024
Originally published: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/us-air-force-ngad/
The war in Ukraine has brought renewed interest to the issue of controlling the air domain during conflicts, an area that the U.S. Air Force did not have to worry about in Afghanistan and Iraq but will be a priority in any potential conflict with China or Russia. The service’s Next-Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, program aims to develop a new fighter and ensure the Air Force’s airspace control. However, the program may be in peril due to budgetary issues and the legacy of the troubled F-35 multirole combat aircraft.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch: "KAZAKHSTAN’S MULTIVECTOR FOREIGN POLICY 2.0"
"Kazakhstan's Multivector Foreign Policy 2.0"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch
No. 10 (2024)
Oxford Diplomatic Society
Originally published: https://www.oxforddiplomaticsociety.com/dispatch
The Republic of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is based on multivectorism since Astana aims to have cordial relations with all states. The war in Ukraine has altered global geopolitics, and countries, particularly those bordering the Russian Federation, have to revisit their foreign (and defense) policies and strategies. Astana’s multipronged strategy must evolve into what I label a multivector foreign policy 2.0. Multivectorism already promotes deep relations with various players. I argue for a greater focus on environmental issues/
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Daryo News: " Green multivector policy: Kazakhstan's strategy for sustainable development and international relations"
"Green multivector policy: Kazakhstan's strategy for sustainable development and international relations"
Interview by: Assel Nussupova
5 March, 2024
Originally published: https://daryo.uz/en/2024/03/05/five-years-under-tokayev-expert-examines-the-numbers-behind-kazakhstans-reforms-part-2?utm=tg-en
Perspective can make all the difference. Drive through the bustling streets of downtown Almaty, gallop across the vast windswept steppes, both offer a very different view of Kazakhstan. In this series, we speak to a number of experts to explore their unique takes on Kazakhstan at a pivotal point in its history. With President Tokayev nearing five years in office, he has made clear that implementing reform is central to his priorities for the former Soviet country. What issues Kazakhstan is currently facing that need to be addressed in those reforms? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead? Today we hear from Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, President of Second Floor Strategies, a consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Assel Nussupova met with Alejandro Sánchez in Washington, DC in February 2024, to discuss his perspective on Kazakh issues ranging from water-related challenges to the need for economic diversification to Washington's perspective on Central Asia.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Shephard Media: Brazilian Navy looks to ‘homemade’ solutions to replace decommissioned ships
"Brazilian Navy looks to ‘homemade’ solutions to replace decommissioned ships"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard Media
18 January, 2024
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/brazilian-navy-looks-to-homemade-solutions-to-replace-decommissioned-ships/
A “Made in Brazil” mantra has been
adopted by the Brazilian Navy to secure the future of its fleet
following the decommissioning of approximately 40% of the service’s
ships.
Monday, October 30, 2023
CIMSEC: "The Uruguayan Navy: Preparing for the 21st century"
"The Uruguayan Navy: Preparing for the 21st century"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Southern Tide
Center for International Maritime Security
30 October, 2023
Originally published: https://cimsec.org/the-uruguayan-navy-preparing-for-the-21st-century/
Written by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, The Southern Tide addresses maritime security issues throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It discusses the challenges regional navies face including limited defense budgets, inter-state tensions, and transnational crimes. It also examines how these challenges influence current and future defense strategies, platform acquisitions, and relations with global powers.
“Whether [working] against COVID, transnational criminal organizations, the predatory actions of China, the malign influence of Russia, or natural disasters, there’s nothing we cannot overcome or achieve through an integrated response with our interagency allies and partners.” – General Laura J. Richardson, Commander, U.S. Southern Command
In a speech to commemorate the service’s sea day (Día de la Fuerza de Mar) on August 21, Uruguayan Navy Captain Daniel Di Bono stated, “Starting today, it is time to start writing another page of this story. Ours, [the story] of the older ones, those of the Frigates, the Minesweepers, the [marine research vessel] Vanguardia, is already coming to an end. The period of modern, agile, and flexible ocean patrol vessels, coastal patrol vessels, and scientific vessels is approaching.”
Navies constantly evolve due to new challenges, objectives, visions, and realities. However, analysts rarely witness a sharp evolution of a Navy and its fleet. The Uruguayan Navy is undergoing that process, and as a reliable U.S. ally, Washington needs to understand what is going on and why.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
NE Global: Can Central Asia escape China’s debt trap?
"Can Central Asia escape China’s debt trap?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
NE Global
August 20, 2023
Originally published: https://www.neglobal.eu/can-central-asia-escape-chinas-debt-trap/
While Washington focuses on the war in Ukraine, Russia and China seek to expand their influence in regions where the US is not sufficiently engaged.
Monday, December 26, 2022
Interview: "Between "attacking neighbors" Russia and the "forgetful" West: summing up Kazakhstan's foreign policy"
"Between "attacking neighbors" Russia and the "forgetful" West: summing up Kazakhstan's foreign policy"
Interview by: Yelnur Alimova
Radio Liberty / Radio Free Europe ---- Radio Azatty
26 December, 2022
Между «нападающей на соседей» Россией и «забывчивым» Западом: подводя итоги внешней политики Казахстана
Ресей саясаткерлерінің "қоқан-лоқысы", Тоқаевты сынамаған Батыс және Қытайға туған "мүмкіндік"
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Journal: A roadmap to make Peru a regional power in Latin America
"A roadmap to make Peru a regional power in Latin America"
"Una hoja de ruta para transformar a Perú en una potencia de Latinoamérica"
Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Cuadernos Iberoamericanos
Vol.9, No. 4 (2021
Publicado: https://www.iberpapers.org/jour?locale=en_US
Friday, May 6, 2022
Regional Insights: The 21st Century Latin American Military: Climate Change and the Future of HA/DR Operations
"The 21st Century Latin American Military: Climate Change and the Future of HA/DR Operations"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Regional Insights No. 2/ April 2022
April 2022
William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
National Defense University
Originally published: https://www.williamjperrycenter.org/content/21st-century-latin-american-military-climate-change-and-future-hadr-operations
Monday, April 18, 2022
The Diplomat: Can Kazakhstan Become Carbon Neutral by 2060?
"Can Kazakhstan Become Carbon Neutral by 2060?"
Kamila Auyezova and Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
18 April 2022
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2022/04/can-kazakhstan-become-carbon-neutral-by-2060/
If the necessary policies are implemented, the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 is ambitious, but achievable.
Friday, December 24, 2021
Quoted in: "Rusia debe monitorear a los talibanes en Afganistán"
"Rusia debe monitorear a los talibanes en Afganistán"
Internacional
Sputnik Mundo
23 December 2021
Originally published: https://mundo.sputniknews.com/20211223/rusia-debe-monitorear-a-los-talibanes-en-afganistan-1119685614.html
BUENOS
AIRES (Sputnik) — Es conveniente que la Federación Rusa supervise a los
talibanes en Afganistán, dijo a la Agencia Sputnik el analista de
geopolítica y defensa Wilder Alejandro Sánchez tras los comentarios de
Vladímir Putin, sobre la necesidad de que se garantice la representación
de todos los grupos étnicos en la cúpula dirigente afgana.
"En
términos generales, Rusia tiene buenas relaciones con los países de
Asia Central. Por ende, es necesario que Moscú monitoree la situación en
Afganistán, no solo para su seguridad doméstica, sino también para la
defensa de sus aliados", comentó el presidente de la consultora Second
Floor Strategies de Washington.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Strife: The Venezuelan Navy: The Kraken of the Caribbean?
"The Venezuelan Navy: The Kraken of the Caribbean?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Strife
10 May, 2021
Originally published: https://www.strifeblog.org/2021/05/10/the-venezuelan-navy-the-kraken-of-the-caribbean/
While much of what is written about the strength of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s military is true, its capabilities should not be exaggerated. One illustrative example is the Bolivarian navy of Venezuela (Armada Bolivariana de Venezuela), which operates a particularly old fleet of ships and submarines.
During the lengthy presidency of the late Hugo Chavez (1999-2013), the Venezuelan government spent billions of dollars to acquire state-of-the–art military equipment, particularly from the Russian Federation, to strengthen the Venezuelan armed forces and protect the country from aggression it believed might come from either the United States or Colombia. The Venezuelan army, air force, national guard and paramilitary units received copious amounts of new equipment, such as the S-300 surface-to-missile system, Mil helicopters, Sukhoi Su-30 warplanes and small weapons, but the navy did not.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Diplomat: What’s in Kazakhstan’s 2025 Development Plan?
"What’s in Kazakhstan’s 2025 Development Plan"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
23 March, 2021
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2021/03/whats-in-kazakhstans-2025-development-plan/
On the road to 2050, Nur-Sultan aims to diversify its economy and develop new industries.
The government of Kazakhstan recently released its National Development Plan Through 2025, which complements the government’s primary objective of becoming one of the world’s 30 most developed nations by 2050.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Journal: Brazil’s foreign policy and the eternal quest for Latin American integration
"Brazil’s foreign policy and the eternal quest for Latin American integration"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Cuadernos Iberoamericanos
Vol. 8, No. 3, 2020
Originally published: https://doi.org/10.46272/2409-3416-2020-8-3-10-23
Abstract
Brazil has historically been regarded as the natural leader of Latin America, given its level of development, the size of its economy, its military might and its ambitious foreign policy. This image was cemented during the presidencies of Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff, who supported Latin American integration (particularly via the creation of such blocs as UNASUR and CELAC) and diminishing Washington’s historical influence in the Western Hemisphere. However, the situation has dramatically changed with the rise to power of President Jair Bolsonaro, a staunch supporter of the US in general (and President Donald Trump in particular), which has affected Brazil’s role in the region. Based upon the analysis of specific domestic and foreign policy components, the author draws conclusions on how Brazil’s prospects as a participant (or even the key motivator) in the transformation processes in the region have changed. Brazil is no longer perceived as the axis of attempts at regional integration, but rather “just another separate state” taking care of its own interests. Brazil’s economic crisis and Bolsonaro’s strategy (or the lack thereof) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively affected Brazil’s image even further. Then again, as this analysis seeks to demonstrate, Latin America has a mixed record when it comes to integration attempts, as regional governments are zealous guardians of national sovereignty. Hence, while there have been some successful regional thrivings towards promoting cooperation, the rise of some supranationalist organization similar to the European Union – is a dream. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as Latin American (and Caribbean) blocs do not need supranationalism to be effective, but it shows the limits of regional integration initiatives.
Keywords
Brazil,
Latin America,
Caribbean,
South-South cooperation,
geopolitics,
supranationalism,
integration
For citation:
Sánchez W.A. Brazil’s foreign policy and the eternal quest for Latin American integration. Cuadernos Iberoamericanos. 2020;8(3):10-23. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46272/2409-3416-2020-8-3-10-23
Friday, August 14, 2020
CIMSEC: The Ecuadorian Navy’s Constant Struggle Against IUU Fishing
"The Ecuadorian Navy’s Constant Struggle Against IUU Fishing"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Southern Tide
Center for International Maritime Security
Originally published: http://cimsec.org/the-ecuadorian-navys-constant-struggle-against-iuu-fishing/45266
Written by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, The Southern Tide addresses maritime security issues throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It discusses the challenges regional navies face including limited defense budgets, inter-state tensions, and transnational crimes. It also examines how these challenges influence current and future defense strategies, platform acquisitions, and relations with global powers.
“We focus on partnerships…Our partners want to work with us. They want the advantage of the United States education, training, exercises and military equipment. It’s the best in the world. And so it’s up to us to deliver that in a way that’s relevant and also provides a return on investment for American taxpayer. So that is our focus.” –Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, before the Senate Armed Services Committee July 9, 2019.
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
An international fishing fleet composed of some 340 vessels is currently sailing through international waters close to Ecuador’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a constant challenge for Latin American navies, but the recurring presence of large, predatory, extra-regional fishing fleets exacerbates an already problematic situation.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
The Diplomat: At Eurasian Economic Union E-Summit, Tokayev Finds His Voice
"At Eurasian Economic Union E-Summit, Tokayev Finds His Voice"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Diplomat
May 22, 2020
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/at-eurasian-economic-union-e-summit-tokayev-finds-his-voice/
Kazakh President Tokayev pushed back on Moscow’s timelines for the EAEU’s 2025 development strategy.
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Friday, May 22, 2020
Wilson Center's Kennan Institute: A Rising Global Player: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy in the 2020s
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kennan Institute
Wilson Center
No. 51
May 22, 2020
Originally published: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/kennan-cable-no-51-rising-global-player-kazakhstans-foreign-policy-2020s
Media
attention towards Central Asia generally focuses on initiatives
announced by the so-called great powers, namely China, the Russian
Federation, and the United States. Yet if we are to understand how this
great power competition – namely, how the three aforementioned nations
are “competing to shape security architectures, as well as norms and
practices worldwide” – will unfold in the region, we must also
understand the foreign policy objectives and priorities of the Republic
of Kazakhstan and other Central Asian governments.[i]
Kazakh
foreign policy does not envision itself as a pawn on some Eurasian
chessboard, but rather as an independent power with its own objectives
and ambitions. Moreover, Kazakhstan is looking to increase its image and
influence, in Central Asia and beyond.
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Sunday, January 19, 2020
India Global Business: India as a Digital Decider in 2020
"India as a Digital Decider in 2020"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
India Global Business
Opinion
January 10, 2020
Originally published: https://indiaincgroup.com/india-as-a-digital-decider-in-2020-india-global-business/
Today, India is one of the pillars of the global economy and an influential player in regional and global affairs. Similarly important are India’s contributions to information technology as Indian companies and experts are the forefront of new developments in IT, including artificial intelligence and cyber security.
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez is an international security analyst who focuses on geopolitics, military and cyber security issues.
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