The article explores the US Marine Corps' (USMC) Force Design 2030 and its potential to enhance multinational joint defense capabilities in the Americas. It argues that traditional military strategies are inadequate for modern security challenges, such as transnational crime and irregular warfare. By promoting interoperability, standardized training, and shared platforms, the USMC seeks to strengthen collective defense across the region. The article highlights the growing importance of naval and maritime forces, examines geopolitical threats, and suggests that Latin American nations can benefit from adopting elements of the Force Design 2030 to enhance security and stability.
Ecuador is in the midst of an intense security crisis, one that pits the government and its security forces against well-armed violent gangs. Former Ecuadorian Minister of Defense General Raul Jarrin examines the situation through an operational lens as well as the geopolitical scholarship on democracy, the role of the state, and the rule of law.
