Milei’s Global Pivot: Alliances and Strategies Shaping Argentina’s New Foreign Policy

President Javier Milei is redesigning Argentina's world map with bold reorientations and clear strategic choices. His doctrine is to align Argentina with the "Free World," specifically the US and Israel, and distance it from left-leaning Latin American neighbors and BRICS membership. This has includ...

President Javier Milei is redesigning Argentina's world map with bold reorientations and clear strategic choices. His doctrine is to align Argentina with the "Free World," specifically the US and Israel, and distance it from left-leaning Latin American neighbors and BRICS membership. This has included supporting Israel, seeking NATO global partner status, and deepening security ties with the US, including joint military activities and intelligence sharing. On the economic front, Milei’s strategy hinges on negotiating with the IMF, managing currency reserves, and attracting foreign investment, especially in sectors like energy (Vaca Muerta oil field). He pursues aggressive deregulation and fiscal discipline to build credibility with international markets and institutions. Milei’s approach is confrontational and ideological, aiming to shift Argentina firmly into the Western sphere while countering Chinese and Russian influence in the region. Source: Security in Context, Aberdeen, Real Instituto Elcano