Here’s how the USA and Argentina strengthen their partnership in defense and security
During the meeting with the Argentine Foreign Minister, the US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, explored new opportunities to deepen collaboration in security and defense following Argentina's purchase of 24 F-16 fighters from Denmark.
On May 16, Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Advisor, met with Argentina's Foreign Minister, Diana Mondino, discussing "the possibility of intensifying collaboration on security and defense matters."
THE DOSSIERS ON THE TABLE
Sullivan consulted with both Mondino and Argentina's chief of staff, Nicolás Posse, to confirm the strong partnership between the two countries. The White House representative explored new opportunities to deepen collaboration in security and defense following Argentina's purchase of 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark.
Additionally, Sullivan recognized the efforts of the Argentine President, Javier Milei, to stabilize the Argentine economy and examined areas in which the United States and Argentina can strengthen their economic cooperation, including mobilizing the private sector for investments in the sectors of renewable energy and technology in Argentina.
THE SCENERY
Once again it is confirmed that Latin America is Uncle Sam's backyard as Noam Chomsky said. Secondly, it is clear that the meeting between Jake Sullivan, Diana Mondino and Nicolás Posse, which includes discussions on intensifying security and defense cooperation, constitutes a strategic choice by the United States to strengthen alliances in Latin America in response to the advance of Beijing in the region.
The meeting highlights the United States' intention to strengthen ties with key countries such as Argentina to counter China's growing influence , particularly in critical sectors such as technology and renewable energy.
Argentina's decision to purchase F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, discussed during these meetings, can be seen as a signal from Buenos Aires to align itself more closely with Western defense standards, potentially as part of a broader strategy to ensure the technological and military support from the USA. Discussions on global issues and economic cooperation also reveal an attempt by the United States to be seen as a supportive partner in Argentina's economic stabilization and technological development, thus countering China's often perceived more casual approach.
This is a machine translation from Italian language of a post published on Start Magazine at the URL https://www.startmag.it/mondo/ecco-come-usa-e-argentina-rafforzano-la-partnership-in-difesa-e-sicurezza/ on Tue, 21 May 2024 03:22:25 +0000.