Relaciones Internacionales – Comunicación Internacional

18 marzo, 2024
por Felipe Sahagún
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Richard Haass on Foreign Policy in an Election Year

As U.S. President Joe Biden increasingly turns his attention to the campaign trail, how will two major conflicts in Europe and the Middle East play into his foreign policy? How much will the White House adjust its thinking based on public opinion? Richard Haass is a former head of the State Department’s policy-planning team and led the Council on Foreign Relations for two decades.

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18 marzo, 2024
por Felipe Sahagún
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A Closer Look at NATO Spending (GPF)

 

18 marzo, 2024
por Felipe Sahagún
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Tracking China’s Defense Spending (Geopolitical Futures)

China's Military Growth

China is intensifying its defense modernization, planning to allocate $236.1 billion to defense this year. This figure excludes costs for military research and development, some procurement, paramilitary forces and the coast guard, indicating actual defense spending will significantly exceed the initial estimate. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute predicts China’s total military expenditure will be about a third higher than the official budget.

China maintains over 2 million active military personnel, necessitating substantial funding for salaries and equipment. China also faces a significant economic downturn, intensifying the competition for government resources. Moreover, prioritizing defense spending is crucial for China; the People’s Liberation Army is vital for regime security, especially as increased domestic unrest enhances the PLA’s role in maintaining stability. Finally, showcasing a robust military presence is strategically important for China, given its numerous territorial disputes and the military advancements of neighboring countries like Japan and South Korea.

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16 marzo, 2024
por Felipe Sahagún
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36 years after Sadam’s attacked Halabja with chemical weapons

 
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John Simpson returns to Halabja 25 years after attack
At least 5,000 people are thought to have died in what is now seen as a campaign of genocide launched by Saddam Hussein against the Iraqi Kurds.
 
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16 marzo, 2024
por Felipe Sahagún
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Security in the Western Hemisphere

On Tuesday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council will host an #ACFrontPage conversation with General Laura J. Richardson, commander of US Southern Command, on the future of the United States’ security partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Security cooperation between the United States and countries across Latin America and the Caribbean is important, not just because of geographical proximity: The Western Hemisphere, as a whole, faces challenges that are transnational in nature, including organized crime, drug trafficking, and irregular migration.

The conversation with Richardson will build on the findings of two recent Atlantic Council Strategy Papers that emphasize the imperative of countering malign forms of Chinese and Russian influence and of redefining US partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean to keep up with today’s challenges.