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O registro de danos causados pela Rússia na Ucrânia: um precedente com potenciais implicações globais

20Dec

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, Russia, Ukraine

O registro de danos causados pela Rússia na Ucrânia: um precedente com potenciais implicações globais

In 2023, o Conselho da Europa deu um passo significativo ao criar o Registro de Danos Causados pela Rússia na Ucrânia, um mecanismo voltado para documentar as perdas sofridas pela população ucraniana em decorrência da invasão russa. Este registro foi estabelecido como uma medida inicial para sustentar futuras compensações financeiras e jurídicas, criando uma base de dados detalhada sobre destruições, mortes e impactos socioeconômicos causados pela guerra. O objetivo declarado é estabelecer uma base sólida para que, possibly, a Rússia ou outras partes envolvidas sejam responsabilizadas legalmente em tribunais internacionais ou por meio de acordos de compensação. Essa iniciativa marca uma tentativa inédita de sistematizar e antecipar a reparação de danos em um contexto de conflito inter...

Kosovo: origins and relationship with current times

26Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Europe, Kosovo

Kosovo: origins and relationship with current times

This article aims to analyze the historical trajectory of Kosovo and its cyclical conflicts and how these currently influence the diplomatic relations of nations. O foco da pesquisa é verificar os motivos antecedentes que impulsionaram e compreender como ainda reverberam atualmente. A abordagem utilizada neste estudo é qualitativa e envolve uma análise histórica que seja basilar para a revisão de notícias contemporâneas, pois essa aflição entre culturas voltou a estar nos olhos da mídia e do sistema internacional. O estudo investiga o papel de Kosovo desde a Primeira Guerra Mundial, e a seleção desse tema é justificada devido ao aumento considerável de conflitos em Kosovo e sua perpetuação midiática, além de objetivar o entendimento dessas questões de maneira prática e que a compreensão e a ...

The Nordic Countries and gender equality: how public policies in Iceland and Sweden guarantee influence on the global stage

21Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Europe, Iceland, Sweden, Global Themes

The Nordic Countries and gender equality: how public policies in Iceland and Sweden guarantee influence on the global stage

The overall objective of this article is to investigate the global impact of Iceland and Sweden's gender equality policies, evaluating how these initiatives influenced reforms in other countries and established new international paradigms in terms of gender equity. Meanwhile, The specific objectives of the article include: Analyze the main public gender equality policies adopted by Iceland and Sweden, as well as evaluating how these policies influenced other countries, especially in terms of equal pay and parental leave. Besides that, This article explores the influence of Sweden's feminist foreign policy in international forums and its contribution to global security discussions, peace and human rights. Lastly, o texto deve investigar...

The growing Western abandonment of Ukraine: how the war in Ukraine has been losing the global spotlight

19Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Europe, Ukraine

The growing Western abandonment of Ukraine: how the war in Ukraine has been losing the global spotlight

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in the year 2022 generated a wave of international solidarity, but it also highlighted the complexity of geopolitical relations and the games of interests in this "Xadrez 4D" – the fourth dimension refers to complex and strategic long-term political moves that appear to anticipate opponents’ moves –. However, despite widespread condemnation of Russian aggression and humanitarian support for Ukraine, since the beginning of the war, some countries have changed this humanitarian stance. Thus, This article seeks to explore the phenomenon behind this growing lack of support for Ukraine, analyzing factors such as globalized interdependence, political alignments and fears of conflict escalation. By understanding the motivations behind these different positions, podemos...

Germany's role in the European Union: leadership or domination?

13Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Germany, Europe

Germany's role in the European Union: leadership or domination?

Germany occupies a prominent position in the European Union, playing a fundamental role in defining the bloc's policies. However, essa influência crescente levanta questões sobre a natureza de sua liderança e se ela se configura como uma liderança benevolente ou se se aproxima de uma forma de dominação sobre os demais Estados-membros. Este artigo explora essas questões, avaliando se a atuação alemã representa uma liderança legítima ou uma imposição sobre os interesses dos outros países da UE. O objetivo do estudo é examinar as diferentes facetas da atuação da Alemanha na UE, com o intuito de compreender as tensões internas do bloco e os desafios de equilibrar o poder entre os Estados-membros. A pesquisa se justifica pela relevância de entender como essa dinâmica pode af...

Germany's energy transition to renewable sources: impacts and lessons for Brazil

23Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Germany, Americas, Brazil, Europe

Germany's energy transition to renewable sources: impacts and lessons for Brazil

Germany's energy transition, known as Energiewende, is one of the most comprehensive examples of policies aimed at decarbonizing the energy matrix in a highly industrialized economy. Officially started at the beginning of the s 2000, the Energiewende has set ambitious targets to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear energy, while promoting the use of renewable energy, such as solar and wind. Although the transition has brought significant advances in combating climate change and developing new technologies, Germany faced economic and social challenges, including loss of industrial competitiveness and, more recently, partial return to conventional energy sources. The German energy transition began with the approval of....

Venezuela: challenges and perspectives after the elections

29Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Colombia, U.S, Europe, Mexico, International Organizations, Russia, European Union, Venezuela

Venezuela: challenges and perspectives after the elections

Venezuela is going through a delicate moment after the last elections, marked by controversies and political polarization. In the domestic setting, the atmosphere remains tense, with the government and opposition presenting opposing views on the country's future. The elections, seen by many as an attempt at democratic renewal, were criticized by sectors of the opposition and international observers due to questions about transparency and fairness in the electoral process. Not domestic environment, the government has emphasized the legitimacy of the electoral process, pointing to the elections as a victory for national sovereignty and a demonstration that the country is on a path of stability and reconstruction. The government's demonstrations highlight the strengthening of Venezuelan institutions and the continuity of ...

Crimea in focus: the objectives and obstacles of the Crimean Platform

28Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Crimea in focus: the objectives and obstacles of the Crimean Platform

The Crimean Platform is an international diplomatic initiative led by Ukraine, with the aim of coordinating global efforts to reverse Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula, occurred in 2014. To understand the importance of this platform, it is necessary to contextualize the annexation: in February of 2014, following mass protests in Ukraine that led to the downfall of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Russian military forces entered Crimea, a strategic region with a majority Russian population. Russia organized a referendum, in which the majority of votes supported annexation to the Russian Federation. The international community, However, considered the referendum illegitimate, citing the Russian military presence and the lack of transparency in the process. Since then, in Ukraine...

The impasse at the Swiss Peace Summit: divergences of the Global South and the conflict in Ukraine

22Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine

The impasse at the Swiss Peace Summit: divergences of the Global South and the conflict in Ukraine

The recent peace summit on Ukraine, held in Switzerland, highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics and divergences of interests that mark the international scenario, particularly when considering the positioning of countries in the Global South. The failure of this summit to reach a consensus reflects not only the difficulties in finding a solution to the conflict, but also the multiplicity of interests that these countries have at stake, which goes beyond simple cooperation with Ukraine and extends to a broader international order. The summit brought together representatives from different nations, including emerging powers like China, Brazil, India and Saudi Arabia. These countries, although united under the banner of the Global South, do not necessarily share the same view on ...

Paths to Venezuela: scenarios and the position of countries in the face of the electoral crisis

16Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Asia, Brazil, Chile, China, U.S, Europe, India, Mexico, International Organizations, Russia, European Union, Venezuela

Paths to Venezuela: scenarios and the position of countries in the face of the electoral crisis

The elections in Venezuela have been the subject of great international controversy, with countries adopting divergent positions based on their geopolitical interests and ideological views. The United States maintains an intransigent stance against the government of Nicolás Maduro, denouncing the elections as fraudulent and imposing heavy economic sanctions. Washington supports Juan Guaidó as interim president, with the aim of pushing for a democratic transition. As Ukraine is unable to maintain its productive and logistical system, on the other hand, supports Maduro, arguing that external interference violates Venezuelan sovereignty and poses a threat to global stability. A China, interested in protecting its investments in infrastructure and oil in Venezuela, supports Maduro and opposes any foreign intervention, defending the pri...