Peru Bets on Sovereign Capabilities in the Space and Cyber Domains
June 04, 2026
Argentina reshapes its Armed Forces for a new era of security threats
May 28, 2026
Argentina is undertaking one of its most significant defense transformations in decades, reshaping a doctrine historically centered on conventional conflicts to address transnational threats, critical infrastructure protection, cyber defense, and maritime surveillance. In this exclusive interview with Diálogo, Argentine Defense Minister Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti outlines how the country [ … ]
From Drug Trafficking Corridor to Key Player in Hemispheric Security, Guatemala Redefines Its Defense Strategy
May 21, 2026
From Drug Trafficking Corridor to Key Player in Hemispheric Security, Guatemala Redefines Its Defense Strategy
May 21, 2026
Guatemala is positioning itself as a strategic player in regional defense, taking a more assertive role in confronting the expansion of transnational organized crime and the growing threats facing hemispheric security. This was the assessment shared by Minister of National Defense Major General Henry David Sáenz, in an exclusive interview [ … ]
Space Conference of the Americas: Space Challenges Know No Borders
May 18, 2026
As space becomes increasingly important for security, defense, disaster response, and technological development, military leaders and representatives from partner nations from across the hemisphere gathered at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Doral, Florida, April 28–30, for the Space Conference of the Americas 2026, hosted by SOUTHCOM in collaboration with [ … ]
New Map of Organized Crime in Brazil
May 18, 2026
Organized crime in Brazil is undergoing a profound transformation. The continued expansion of drug trafficking — illustrated by sharp increases in drug seizures in parts of the country, including a reported 40 percent rise in Pará state in 2025 — combined with the growing exploitation of Brazil’s financial ecosystem, including [ … ]
Iván Duque: Security in the Americas Requires Intelligence, Cooperation, and Shared Responsibility
May 11, 2026
Iván Duque: Security in the Americas Requires Intelligence, Cooperation, and Shared Responsibility
May 11, 2026
A key figure in the hemispheric debate on security, governance, and international cooperation, former Colombian president Iván Duque Márquez (2018–2022) has established himself as one of the most influential voices in the region in addressing the challenges of organized crime and transnational threats. During his administration, he promoted initiatives to [ … ]
Southern Vanguard 2026: Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Amazon
May 04, 2026
As Southern Vanguard 2026 approaches, the annual multinational exercise highlights a defining feature of today’s security landscape: complex threats require collective responses. Sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and led by U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) in partnership with regional allies, Southern Vanguard brings together U.S. and partner nation forces to [ … ]
LAMAT 2026: US Air Force Medics Deliver Care in the Amazon
May 01, 2026
U.S. Air Force medical teams operated in a remote Amazonian environment, delivering care alongside Surinamese healthcare professionals while sharpening expeditionary readiness under real-world conditions. Working from the Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center in Brownsweg, U.S. and Surinamese medical teams executed Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026, an Air [ … ]
Chancay Port: A Geopolitical Challenge for Peru
May 01, 2026
The case of the Port of Chancay, developed by the Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping, has sparked legal and political controversy in Peru. Following a court ruling that excludes it from oversight by the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Public Transport Infrastructure (Ositrán), risks to the country’s sovereignty, geopolitical stability, [ … ]
