INTRODUCTION In 2020, the Brazilian Navy (MB) consolidated its high-level strategic planning in a realistic and innovative way with the approval of the Navy Strategic Plan 2040 (PEM 2040). Conditioned by high-level Defense[1] documents and guided by the Brazilian Navy’s[2] mission, this document presents a body of knowledge that guides [ … ]
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Chile: Air and Space Fair 2024, a Resounding Success
The 23rd edition of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) concluded in Santiago, Chile, bringing together more than 420 exhibitors from 45 countries, some 200 official and professional delegations from around the world, and more than 100,000 visitors. The Chilean Air Force (FACH) organized the fair, held biennially, April [ … ]
Venezuelan Lawmakers Strengthen Maduro’s ‘Marxist Dream’
The Nicolás Maduro regime is moving forward with the approval of a law to protect itself against dissent, with sentences of 12 years in prison for those labeled as fascists. The majority pro-regime Parliament approved the draft of the Law against Fascism, Neo-Fascism, and Similar Expressions, on April 2. “This [ … ]
China and Russia Overshadow Resource-Rich Bolivia
Increased lithium extraction in Bolivia is capturing international attention, as the government seeks to attract foreign investment to build processing plants. Yet experts point to the lack of transparency in the agreements with Chinese and Russian companies and their real impact on the country, an April 3 report by environmental [ … ]
Australian Study Says China Uses Global Apps, Games for Propaganda
An Australian study claims that China’s monitoring of global internet users’ online habits — a practice that has made TikTok controversial in the United States — extends far beyond the popular social media app to numerous other platforms and even online games. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a research organization [ … ]
Argentina Gains Supersonic Power
The Argentine Air Force (FAA) gained supersonic fighter capability with the acquisition of 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Royal Danish Air Force, following an agreement the Defense ministries of both countries signed on April 16 in Copenhagen. “It was a logical and necessary step,” Juan Belikow, a defense specialist [ … ]
Fear Grows over Iranian and Hezbollah Threat in Latin America
The threat from Iran continues to grow in Latin America. In recent weeks, as Argentina’s security forces stepped up vigilance due to an anti-terrorism alert, experts warned of the growing influence of the Iranian regime and its proxy, terrorist group Hezbollah, in the Triple Frontier, along the junction of Argentina, [ … ]
Brazil and China: Asymmetric and Troubling Relationship – PART I
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in early 2023 was greeted by the country’s top leader with friendly words. “You are our old friend and a good friend. It was with your attention and support that China-Brazil relations achieved a great [ … ]
Ecuador Pledges to Promote Regional Security
Ecuador pledged to strengthen collaboration and coordination among partner nations with the support of AMERIPOL and EUROPOL through the Latin American Interior Security Committee (CLASI), as a strategy to improve security in the hemisphere, Argentine news site Infobae reported. “Today we must confront organized crime without borders,” said Ecuador’s Minister [ … ]
UN Adopts Historic Resolution on AI
The United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly unanimously adopted on March 21 a groundbreaking resolution to ensure the development of “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI). More than 120 member countries supported the U.S.-proposed initiative, the U.N. indicated in a statement. This resolution seeks to reduce the digital divide between [ … ]
Experts Warn about Iran’s Increasing Threat to Latin America
A threatening scenario has been in the making in the region: Iran’s calculated expansion into Latin America. Experts have warned about Tehran’s efforts to establish a foothold in the Western Hemisphere, cozying up to like-minded regimes with the objective of threatening democracy and stability. The region is starting to take [ … ]
Iran’s ‘Soft Power’ in Latin America, Seeking to Mobilize Support
Iran’s patient insertion campaign in Latin America has focused on a “soft power” strategy to consolidate its influence in the region, news platform Latinoamérica21 reported. Tehran increased its approach in 2005, under the administration of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who established ties with Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez. This alliance arose during Iran’s international [ … ]