Jorge Dezcallar says the coronavirus crisis is notable for its dispersion and lack of leadership
Jorge Dezcallar, a diplomat and former director of the National Intelligence Center, said last night in 'Atalayar, las claves del mundo en tus manos' that the coronavirus crisis stands out for its dispersion and lack of leadership in the face of a global problem that requires a global response. The diplomat lamented the return of the nation-state, borders and every man for himself, because "if we don't save ourselves, we won't save anyone," Dezcallar said.
Among other issues, the former director of the CNI highlighted the serious effects of the COVID-19 crisis for Europe with the collapse of the GDP and the danger that lurks in the form of Euroscepticism. "If Europe does not respond, Eurosceptics and populists will grow," said Dezcallar.
The premiere of the new international analysis programme, Atalayar in Capital Radio presented by Victor Arribas, also featured Lucas Martín, a contributor to Atalayar and a geopolitical analyst. Martín highlighted the struggle between China and the United States to win the story. "The conflict right now is in the cognitive domain, the domain of information," explained the geopolitical expert.
However, despite the uncertainty about who will win, the contributor wanted to emphasize "the crouching position of Russia, waiting for its opportunity", an important actor that is going unnoticed.
Finally, Pedro Canales, a journalist, expert on the Maghreb, also offered his analysis of the delicate situation in Algeria, after the announcement of the intention of the Algerian President to take over the dossier of the Sahara in place of the military.
The analyst of Maghreb politics pointed out, on the subject of a possible recovery of power by the president caused by the crisis of the coronavirus, that an agreement between Morocco and Algeria would be facilitated. "If the negotiations are in the hands of the president, there is a possibility of reaching an agreement; as long as they are in the hands of the military, it is impossible", the journalist said.
