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1. Context The Andean axis is going through a period of heightened political tension. Colombia’s and Peru’s contested presidential elections, together with anti-government protests in Bolivia, point to a problem deeper than the sum of domestic incidents. In all three cases, internal political processes have become marked by a severe polarization that goes beyond the […]
In February 2026, AthenaLab published its fourth annual analysis of the war in Ukraine[1]. That document identified a conflict marked by strategic stalemate, sustained Russian initiative along much of the front, and Kyiv’s mounting difficulties in replacing casualties amid the clear withdrawal of direct United States support. Four months later, several of these elements persist, […]
Given the magnitude of the strategic shifts underway, the recent NATO summit that took place in Ankara, Turkey, could mark a turning point for Western defense. Numerous statements and rather pessimistic expectations for Europe dominated the run-up to this important meeting. In the following pages, we present the key takeaways for understanding this meeting, which […]
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