ISSN 2674-8053

Author: João Claudio Platenik Pitillo

João Claudio Platenik Pitillo is a professor of history licensed by UERJ, Master in Comparative History at UFRJ and PhD student in Social History at UNIRIO. As a member of NUCLEAS-UERJ (Center for the Study of the Americas) researches the Latin American revolutionary processes of the 20th century based on the concept of "Revolutionary Nationalism". In the scope of International Relations, he studies the advent of “Global Terrorism” and the emergence of the “New Caliphate”. As a World War II specialist, he researches and writes about the Red Army and the importance of the Eastern Front for the general context of the War.
Israel, between Zionism and Imperialism
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Israel, Middle East

Israel, between Zionism and Imperialism

Since the beginning of the year, Syria has been the country hardest hit by the Israeli military escalation, having several cities hit, as well as Syrian military and infrastructure facilities, causing the death of hundreds of people and generating great economic losses. These Israeli military actions coincide with the Syrian army's advance to regain control of the country, where he has achieved great victories. Israeli attacks in flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty, have Tel Aviv’s justification for fighting Iranian bases in Syrian territory that threaten their security. (more…)
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War Journalism, the silent weapon of Imperialism
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Americas, Europe

War Journalism, the silent weapon of Imperialism

With the advancement of the internet in the field of personal connectivity, the fabrication of fake news took shape, especially those that have a political-military character. Like this, imperialism's quest to conquer new markets began to use fictional journalism, but with all the realistic guise for the production of “news” that can benefit the central countries in their intention to dominate other peoples. This project, which today is treated as another military means of action, has been called “war journalism”. (more…)
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Syria, the Most Dangerous Corner in the World
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Middle East, Syria

Syria, the Most Dangerous Corner in the World

On the last day 10 February an Israeli fighter was shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft defenses when attacking the T-4 airfield. This Israeli operation is the largest since 1982, that in addition to violating the integrity and sovereignty of the Syrian state, demonstrates the extent of Israelis' involvement in this conflict. Far beyond being a NATO “helpline” in the region, Israel has particular interests in the Syrian conflict. The tacit support that the Israeli state has given, according to statements by the Syrian government, to armed groups that fight the Damascus government, demonstrates its option to question Syrian and Iranian support for Hezbollah. (more…)
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Between Riyadh and Tehran, the problem of Yemen
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Yemen

Between Riyadh and Tehran, the problem of Yemen

Yemen returns to the news because of yet another war, common thing during the 20th century, where oil and the Cold War sparked a series of disputes, time in South Yemen, time in North Yemen and sometimes in Yemen reunified from the nineties. As the hallmark of this young nation, poverty and imperialism's constant interference in its internal affairs. The Yemen we know emerged from the fight against colonialism, divided into North and South in the 20th century; fought battles to free themselves from the Ottoman and British Empires respectively. Yet, independence was no guarantee of autonomy and development. (more…)
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