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Analysis,
English,
SITREPs,
Top3
By,
Jaime (Jim) Gonzalez, Senior Fellow, MSI²
Key Takeaways
Colombia's $4.4 billion Gripen acquisition represents the political instrumentalization of a genuine operational necessity
The traditionally robust U.S.-Colombia security partnership collapsed with unprecedented speed in 2025
Colombia's pursuit of strategic independence remains constrained by technological realities
Colombia's November 14 signing of a...
Posted at 17:41h
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Analysis,
English
By,
Jaime (Jim) González, Senior Fellow, Analytical Tradecraft SME
In my March 2025 article, “Colombia at a Crossroads: New Leadership, New Strategy, Uncertain Future,” I argued that Minister of Defense (MoD) Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez could pursue three courses of action to improve civil‑military relations while...
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Analysis,
English
By,
Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI²
Introduction: Guatemala is undergoing a critical phase in terms of institutional integrity and national security.
At the center of the debate is Minister of Defense General Henry Sáenz Ramos, whose continued tenure beyond the constitutional limit, administrative background lacking operational...
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Analysis
By,
Jaime (Jim) González, Senior Fellow | MSI2
Since assuming office in August 2022, President Petro has reshaped Colombia’s security policies. He prioritized demilitarization and peace negotiations over military deterrence. This strategy removed more than 50 high-ranking military officers, including generals and admirals. It was one of the...
