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The paralysis of the WTO or the end of the world economic order that we know

18Dec

By Jonas RamaNo Comments

Americas, Saudi Arabia, world Bank, Brazil, China, U.S, Studies, Europe, IMF, France, GATT, OIC, OMC, International Organizations, Russia

The paralysis of the WTO or the end of the world economic order that we know

WTO building, in Geneva The recent and profound crisis of the World Trade Organization (OMC) is just the latest sign of the wasting of the world economic order. In opinion article recently published by the Washington Post, the professor in international politics Daniel Drezner foresees the end of the liberal economic order as we know it.[i] In fact, there are indications that the world economy is entering a new (of)order protection-based economic. It is not just the end of liberalism as reasoned by Prof. Drezner, we also run the risk of reaching the end of the principle of economic cooperation. The world economic order we know was forged by iron and fire at the end of World War II and expanded since the end of the cold war. Launched in the West by...

The political defeat of neoliberalism in Argentina and the Brazilian future

25Nov

By Jonas RamaNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Studies

The political defeat of neoliberalism in Argentina and the Brazilian future

The victory of Alberto Fernández and Cristina Kirchner in the presidential elections in Argentina represented a huge blow to the center-right movements in Latin America. Among the many journalistic articles in the local press and specialized international analyzes that have been circulating since the primary elections in Argentina - last August and which indicated an inevitable defeat by Macri - there is a consensus around the economic failure of his government, mainly due to the increase in inflation and public debt. [1] The fact that analysts link Macri's defeat to neoliberal economic policies sparks a warning to the current Brazilian government that relies on neoliberal radicalism as an economic policy. O fracasso do neoliberalismo econômico de Macri se deu apesar de ele se ...

The Chinese presence in African agriculture – “invasion” or cooperation?

8Nov

By Luis Renato RuaNo Comments

Africa, Angola, Algeria, China, Studies, Mozambique, Nigeria

The Chinese presence in African agriculture – “invasion” or cooperation?

The goal of this study is to assess the Chinese presence in African agriculture in the light of increased discussions about an alleged Chinese “invasion” through the purchase of arable land. Previous scientific studies and little data Existing and reliable indicators indicate that there is no clear evidence of an “invasion” Chinese in Africa, even though the Chinese interest in soil agriculture Africa has indeed increased in this century. On the other hand, aid and technical cooperation mechanisms have increased substantially since the beginning of the XXI century. There seems to be space, because, for partnerships that collaborate with reducing malnutrition in Africa through the use of technology and chinese know-how. Until the present moment, There is also little evidence about the occupation of land in the co...

“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...

Society 5.0: Japanese population decline and robotics

26Apr

By Carolina Hissano TazimaNo Comments

Studies, Japan

Society 5.0: Japanese population decline and robotics

· The factors that led to the reduction of the population The Japanese population in 2009 reached its highest number of population. It reached 127,340,884 million; since thenstenumber decreasing. After only ten years, 2019 already presents a fall population of approximately 2 millions of people. This causes a great impact on the economy and society as a whole, due to population reduction economically active and the consequent reduction of labor, and the increase in elderly population. Former Minister of Health, Katsunobu Kato, announced that in 2017 only 946,060 children were born, or less registered number since 1899. In contrast, 1.340.433 Japanese passed away. The office of Japan statistics estimates that the population will decline to 100 millions, e...

24Apr

By Anne Marie Gattini NassifNo Comments

Asia, Studies, Myanmar

Study: Myanmar (Burma)

THE Burma history Myanmar is a Southeast country Asian that borders and frequently interacts with areas that have been great civilizations: among others, India and China. Your current neighbors include Bangladesh, Laos and Thailand. The country's cultural differences were derived mainly from the interaction of ethnicities and religions around these borders. Buddhist concepts, for example, came from India, and many Northern Myanmar groups speak Sino-Tibetan languages. Burmese civilization developed at the foot of the Himalayas, off the river Ayeyarwady, pillar of life and the cultural and economic development of the territory. Your economy throughout history has been marked by agriculture, mainly cultivation of rice, as well as commerce..