International Strategic Analysis
Chile, Kast’s Victory: Change or Reactionary Shift?
Conservative candidate José Antonio Kast wins the presidential election in Chile with a wide margin, bringing the far right to power. He has not distanced himself from the past authoritarian regime and has been supported by all the right-wing parties. The victory raises uncertainties about his affinity with European or South American ideologies and represents a reactionary wave in Chile and Latin America.
Deciphering the New National Security Strategy of the United States
The United States National Security Strategy articulates the country’s strategic thought and evolves reflecting international transformations. From the Cold War to the present, it covers topics such as trade, terrorism, alliances, and competition with China. It is aspirational and coordinates external, military, diplomatic, and economic actions.
Building a Secure and Resilient Digital Future Through Cybersecurity Investment
Cybersecurity is crucial for a secure and resilient digital future. Digitalization has revolutionized how we work, exchange, socialize and govern, but the growth of cyberattacks costs advanced economies 3% of their annual GDP. This report highlights priority areas for investment, such as identity and data security, security operations and services, and backup and recovery. Companies like Logpoint and FAST LTA offer solutions to detect threats and store data securely.
The European Union must adopt decentralized finance in a safe manner.
The European Union must adopt decentralized finances for its security, with a digital euro and regulated private money, avoiding dollar dominance of stablecoins. This promises fast and borderless payments, but requires a regulatory framework that preserves trust, integrating DeFi principles. The introduction of stablecoins, deposit tokenization, and modern CBDCs will modernize and speed up the EU’s payment system, avoiding risks such as the dollarization and technological dependence.
Vision and Political Agenda for a Safer World
The document proposes a policy agenda to build a more stable and secure world, highlighting the need to address territorial disputes, manage advanced technologies, mitigate transnational threats, and reduce global poverty. It focuses on designing a security architecture for Eastern Europe, promoting an agreement between Taiwan and China, expanding control over strategic nuclear arms, and implementing international tools to regulate emerging technologies.
Unraveling Resistance to Change
The AfD seeks to redirect German foreign policy towards interests, aligning itself with a global multipolar trend and an anti-universalist stance. The European identity and the approach to a multipolar world order mark its course. The influence of Donald Trump and the pro-Russian stance generate tensions. The uncertainty about the future direction of German foreign policy intensifies.