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Brazil in OPEC Plus: between oil and renewable energy

8Dec

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

Brazil in OPEC Plus: between oil and renewable energy

In the current geopolitical scenario, Brazil's entry into OPEC Plus represents an important milestone for global energy policy. This movement raises heated debates, considerando o papel do Brasil como um dos líderes em energias renováveis e, at the same time, como uma potência emergente na produção de petróleo. Analisar essa dualidade é crucial para entender as implicações dessa decisão tanto para o Brasil quanto para o mercado energético mundial. Brazil, com sua vasta biodiversidade e recursos naturais, tem sido um exemplo global no uso de energias renováveis. A matriz energética brasileira é uma das mais limpas do mundo, com grande parte de sua eletricidade proveniente de fontes hidrelétricas, eólicas e biomassa. Esse compromisso com as energias renováveis reflete não apen...

“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability

2Dec

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, France, Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability

The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, although it was signed in 2019, still faces significant challenges in its implementation. This agreement, What would it cover? 32 países e criaria o maior bloco de livre comércio do mundo, com um PIB combinado de cerca de US$ 20 trillions, encontra-se em um delicado estágio de negociações e revisões. Um dos principais entraves ao progresso do acordo é a questão ambiental. The France, liderada pelo presidente Emmanuel Macron, tem sido uma voz crítica, enfatizando a necessidade de garantias robustas relacionadas ao cumprimento do Acordo de Paris sobre mudanças climáticas. Macron, recentemente, descreveu o acordo Mercosul-UE como antiquado e contraditório às políticas ambientais, tanto da França quanto do Brasil. Esta postura reflete ...

The War between Israel and Palestine: Brazilian interests and the importance of the conflict for Brazil

24Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Israel, Middle East, Palestine

The War between Israel and Palestine: Brazilian interests and the importance of the conflict for Brazil

The long and complex dispute between Israel and Palestine is one of the most enduring and polarizing conflicts in the contemporary world.. Although geographically distant, Brazil has significant reasons to closely monitor developments in this issue. In this article, we will address Brazilian interests in the region and why the future of this conflict is relevant for Brazil, without taking sides on any of the sides involved. 1. Commercial and Economic Relations The Middle East, where the conflict unfolds, It is a region rich in natural resources, especially oil and gas. Brazil, over the years, established significant trade relations with several countries in the region. Stability in the Middle East is crucial to ensuring the continuity of these relations and avoiding fluctuations..

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. One of the most lasting legacies of World War II was the creation of international institutions designed to promote peace and cooperation..

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. They defend respect...

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, but which present a high risk of supply. The main ones are Rare Earths (Rare Earth Elements - REEs), cobalt, lithium, platinum group metals (Platinum Group Metals - PGMs) and rare metals (for example, tungsten, tantalum, niobium). These raw materials are essential for several industries, including technology, renewable energy, aerospace, defense and electric mobility. The criticality of these raw materials arises from several factors, like scarcity, geopolitical issues, limited availability or importance to strategic industries. Critical raw materials have strategic importance..

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...

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..