Background: The relationship in Latin America between militaries and governments is complicated to say the least, considering the history of dictatorships. In most of these states, military equipment is outdated or obsolete, and the major security threats are domestic. Colombia’s recent decision about hardware purchase plans may tell us something about perceived threats or its […]
Brief: Colombia Zeros in on F-16s
It’s not clear why Bogota is prioritizing the new fighter jets.
