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Lessons from World War II: mercenaries and the postwar

2Sep

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Europe, Ukraine

Lessons from World War II: mercenaries and the postwar

In 2 of September, the world remembers the end of World War II, one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. This date is not just a reminder of the atrocities and lives lost., but also a moment of reflection on the profound transformations that this war brought to the global scenario. The Second World War, that extended from 1939 a 1945, involved nearly every nation on the planet at some point. The battles took place on several continents, leaving a trail of destruction, death and suffering. Whole cities were reduced to rubble, and millions of people lost their lives. Many are the legacies of this war. Um dos legados mais duradouros da Segunda Guerra foi a criação de instituições internacionais destinadas a promover a paz e a coope...

Liberal values and their role in Brazilian international relations

7Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

Liberal values and their role in Brazilian international relations

The Rise of Liberal Values: A Look at Family and Religious Untying in Developed Countries The discussion about Family and Religion is still very important in Brazil, having been instrumental in both Bolsonaro's and Lula's most recent election to the presidency. Regardless of the position that each one wants to adopt, it is important to consider that this is a broader issue. Liberal values have gained prominence in recent decades, especially in more developed countries. This phenomenon is directly related to the progressive disengagement of values traditionally associated with family and religion.. Liberal values are grounded in principles such as individual freedom, equality, autonomy and tolerance. Eles defendem o respe...

Critical raw materials and the importance of Brazilian independence

28Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

Critical raw materials and the importance of Brazilian independence

The critical raw materials, or critical raw materials in English, are a group of raw materials considered essential for the economy and industrial sectors of a country, mas que apresentam alto risco de abastecimento. As principais são Terras Raras (Rare Earth Elements - REEs), cobalto, lítio, metais do grupo da platina (Platinum Group Metals - PGMs) e metais raros (for example, tungstênio, tântalo, nióbio). Essas matérias-primas são fundamentais para diversas indústrias, incluindo tecnologia, energia renovável, aeroespacial, defesa e mobilidade elétrica. A criticidade dessas matérias-primas surge de diversos fatores, como escassez, questões geopolíticas, disponibilidade limitada ou importância para indústrias estratégicas. As matérias-primas críticas têm uma importância estratég...

world water reserves: the challenge between solution and domination

18Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Asia, Canada, China, U.S, International Organizations, European Union

world water reserves: the challenge between solution and domination

Proper management of water resources is a global challenge due to increasing water scarcity in many regions of the world.. In an effort to address this critical issue, some countries like Canada, China, United States and the members of the European Union have sought to create supranational rules for the management of water reserves. The creation of supranational rules is understood as a strategy to face the question insofar as it allows: International cooperation: Water is a transboundary resource, and many river basins span multiple countries. The creation of supranational rules aims to promote cooperation between nations to face common challenges in the management of water reserves, like scarcity, pollution and equitable distribution of water resources..

7Jul

By Paulo Roberto da Silva Gomes FilhoNo Comments

Americas, Asia, China, U.S, Europe, UK, Russia, Ukraine

500 days of war in ukraine

Today, complete each other 500 days since Russian troops crossed Ukrainian borders, in 24 February of last year, in what they predicted would be a fulminating military action, com a qual esperavam derrotar o exército ucraniano, retirando o presidente Zelensky do poder e substituindo-o por um governante “amigável” ao regime russo. A invasão russa é flagrantemente ilegal. Contraria, not minimum, três instrumentos do Direito Internacional dos quais o país é signatário. O primeiro é a Carta da ONU, especificamente o previsto no nº 4 do artigo 2º, que prevê que “os Membros (da him) deverão evitar em suas relações internacionais a ameaça ou o uso da força contra a integridade territorial ou a dependência política de qualquer Estado”. O segundo é o Memorando de Budapeste, of 1994, no qual...

1Jul

By Paulo Roberto da Silva Gomes FilhoNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, OAS, Paraguay, Uruguay

For a South American integration

The leaders of the South American countries were in Brasilia for a meeting called by the Brazilian government. Regional cooperation and integration were the subjects discussed. The document released after the meeting, of nine paragraphs, announces only one decision: to establish a contact group, led by chancellors, for evaluating the experiences of South American integration mechanisms and the elaboration of a “road map” for the integration of South America. The need for South American integration is far from being a new issue. By the way, the very name of that portion of the Earth, "South America", already comes from an attempt to overcome concepts imposed from outside to within the region, as North Americans “Western Hemisphere”, or “Pan-Americanism”, in...

29Jun

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, U.S

Internet: a truly global network?

A coordenação técnica da Internet em nível global envolve uma série de organizações e entidades que trabalham juntas para garantir o funcionamento eficiente e estável da rede. Embora a governança da Internet seja um assunto complexo e multifacetado, é importante destacar o papel desempenhado historicamente pelos Estados Unidos e como isso tem sido percebido por alguns como uma vantagem de controle sobre a rede. A Internet é composta por uma vasta rede de redes interconectadas que abrange o mundo todo. Para garantir que todos os dispositivos conectados possam se comunicar entre si de maneira eficiente, é necessária uma coordenação técnica para padronizar protocolos, endereços IP, nomes de domínio e outros aspectos relacionados. Uma das organizações centrais na coordenação técnica...

The importance of UN Security Council reform: enlargement of membership and veto power

22Jun

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, Global Themes

The importance of UN Security Council reform: enlargement of membership and veto power

The United Nations Security Council (CSNU) plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security. However, many argue that its current structure does not reflect contemporary geopolitical reality and does not meet emerging global demands. In this context, it becomes crucial to discuss and implement a UN Security Council reform that not only expands the number of members, but also grant these new members veto power. This holistic approach is necessary to ensure the representativeness and effectiveness of this international body.. expansion of members: A reform of the UN Security Council that involves expanding the number of members is essential to reflect the current geopolitical reality. The council was established in 1945...

The need to expand Brazilian multilateral agreements

28Apr

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

The need to expand Brazilian multilateral agreements

The Brazilian economy is the ninth largest in the world in terms of gross domestic product (START) e, despite having gone through moments of significant economic growth in recent decades, still faces a number of structural challenges. The diversification of international economic relations is one of the main strategies to face these challenges and ensure sustainable and balanced economic growth in the long term.. One of the main reasons why the diversification of international economic relations is important for Brazil is the country's vulnerability to fluctuations in commodity prices.. Brazil is one of the main world producers of commodities, like soy, sugar, coffee and iron ore. While these products have been responsible for a great deal of...

Amazonia is just one of the world's problems: each has its own

26Apr

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Europe, UK

Amazonia is just one of the world's problems: each has its own

The UK has expressed concerns about the situation in the Amazon on a number of fronts., including environmental and human rights issues. Regarding environmental issues, the UK has expressed concerns about environmental degradation in the Amazon region due to deforestation and climate change. The Amazon is considered one of the main lungs of the world, and its destruction could have serious effects on the global climate. The UK has been pressuring Brazil to take action to tackle deforestation and climate change, and has provided technical and financial assistance to help the country in these efforts.. Besides that, the UK has raised concerns about human rights in the Amazon region, including violence against indigenous peoples..