June 2019 – World map

China and Russia: “best friends”, finally?

25Jun

By Fausto GodoyNo Comments

China, Russia

China and Russia: “best friends”, finally?

Historically, the Chinese and the Russians have always been the "best" enemies. Since the dawn of communism in China, in 1949, the Soviets looked at the Maoists with disdain and even prejudice. The feud between Stalin and Mao is famous, whom he considered a "farmer" late. It became evident from the day Mao performed, in December 1949, shortly after the communist victory in Beijing, the first visit visit outside the PRC. The destination was precisely Moscow, in order to reinforce the ideological ties between the "sisters of faith". However,, with the aim of reiterating its hegemony in the Marxist universe, the hosts received Mao coldly, and even disdain. He was kept in a hotel room for days on end before finally being received by Stalin. Esta atitude o enraiveceu...

“One Belt, one Road”: The New Silk Road and the Chinese initiative for integration

25Jun

By Jessica Mei TongNo Comments

China, Studies

“One Belt, one Road”: The New Silk Road and the Chinese initiative for integration

What is the New Route of Silk? The New Silk Road ─ called Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), in English ─, is Chinese initiative proposed in 2013 pelo presidente Xi Jinping. Treated by media vehicles such as “One Belt, one Road” (the origin of the name if gave the association of “Belt” with the original Silk Road; and “Road” the maritime area in which some of the negotiations / transactions will take place commercials). This proposal from the President of the People's Republic of China (RPC) aims at greater cooperation between the countries of the Asia Pacific axis, Europe and Africa, through development, exchange and incentive to investments in a wide range diversified range of economic and commercial sectors, such as Logistics, Infrastructure, Technology, among others. About, and RPC me...

economic transformations in Myanmar in the process of restoration of democracy by the government of the National League for Democracy, de Aung San Suu Kyi

2Jun

By Anne Marie Gattini NassifNo Comments

Asia, Studies, Myanmar

economic transformations in Myanmar in the process of restoration of democracy by the government of the National League for Democracy, de Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar, the largest country in Southeast Asia, has a population of approximately 53 millons of citizens, in an area of 676.578 km². Strategically located close to China, India and Bangladesh, the country plays a significant role both geographically, politically and economically in the region considered to have the greatest economic advance in the world. According to a report published by the Asian Development Bank, the continent's global domestic product will grow by 52% up until 2050, that is, more than half of the world growth rate. According to the opinion of a round table of the United Nations Development Industry, “...Asian countries began to move away from the low per capita income that had haunted them for decades and achieved higher GDP rates...

2Jun

By Fausto GodoyNo Comments

U.S, India

Even you, India… or D cross. T.

The Indian newspaper Hindustan Times reported today that the American government announced two days ago, formally, the exclusion of India from the list of developing countries that benefit from the "General System of Preferences"/"Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), for its exports to the USA. India has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this program, authorizing the entry at zero tariff of products originating from 120 developing countries in the North American market. Fruit of this, the Indians exported about US $ 6.3 billion goods to the United States in 2018. Not understanding of Washington, Delhi has not reciprocated its "good will" and offered guarantees of access ("equitable and reasonable") to the Indian market. O alto funcionário americano que anunciou a decisã...

Elections in India… certainties and controversies

2Jun

By Fausto GodoyNo Comments

India

Elections in India… certainties and controversies

They finished, Finally, the endless elections in India to constitute the 17th “Lok Sabha”, the Lower House, equivalent to our Chamber of Deputies. Voting lasted one month and eight days - of 11 from April to 19 of May - divided into seven “phases”, corresponding to the ballots in the different regions of the country. Of the nine million voters, 67% of them attended the polls, the highest percentage in the history of India, including with regard to the participation of women. Of the total of 543 contest seats, 353 will be occupied by the right-wing alliance led by the “Bharatiya Janata Party”/BJP, of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In second place came the opposing alliance - “Union of the Progressive Alliance/United Progressive Alliance”- Commanded by Rahul Gandhi, herdeiro da dinastia Nehru/Gandhi...