WEEKLY | New milestones reinforce AthenaLab's national and international presence

AthenaLab continues to strengthen its national and international presence through new institutional partnerships, the academic consolidation of its research team, and active participation in discussions on the main strategic challenges facing Chile.

WORKING LUNCH WITH THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN IN CHILE

AthenaLab hosted the Ambassador of Japan in Chile, SONE Kenko, and a delegation from the embassy, in a working lunch aimed at exchanging views on the international landscape and opportunities to deepen cooperation between Chile and Japan on matters of strategic interest. The meeting is part of AthenaLab’s ongoing effort to strengthen dialogue with diplomatic representatives and relevant actors in the international community.  

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CAEN PERU

One of the most significant milestones was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National High Studies Center (CAEN) of Peru, a leading institution in security, defense, and development studies. This agreement will promote joint research, academic exchanges, seminars, publications, and other initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation between both institutions and contributing to the analysis of the strategic challenges facing the region.

CONFERENCE AT THE MILITARY GEOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

Meanwhile, Marcelo Masalleras, Director of Studies at AthenaLab, participated as a speaker in the seminar “Chile in Antarctica: Presence, Preservation, and Science for the Development of the Country”, organized by the Military Geographic Institute. In his presentation, he addressed the strategic importance of Antarctica for Chile, the challenges associated with its geopolitical projection, and the need to strengthen a long-term vision of the white continent as part of the State’s permanent interests.

HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STUDIES TRAVELS TO LONDON

Diego Sazo met in London with Andrew Gee, the new Director of International Security at RUSI, with the aim of further deepening cooperation between both institutions in joint research focused on international security in the South Pacific and the dynamics of transnational organized crime between Latin America and Europe.

In the academic field, AthenaLab congratulates Diego Sazo on obtaining his PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), one of the world’s most prestigious universities in social sciences. This significant achievement reflects his outstanding research career and contributes to strengthening AthenaLab’s capabilities in analyzing international challenges, security, and strategic studies.

MEETING WITH MEIA NOUWENS, SENIOR FELLOW AT IISS

The meeting aimed to coordinate the main lines of bilateral cooperation between both institutions, reviewing ongoing projects and identifying new opportunities for collaboration in research, academic exchange, and the development of joint activities. It also allowed for the definition of coordination mechanisms to strengthen a long-term institutional relationship in areas of common interest.