ISSN 2674-8053

Europe

Military cooperation with Ukraine: a risky move?
Germany, Americas, U.S, Europe, France, International Organizations, Russia, Ukraine, European Union

Military cooperation with Ukraine: a risky move?

The recent intensification of military cooperation between the United States, Europe and Ukraine have been a topic of heated debate on the international stage. This collaboration, apesar de visar o fortalecimento da Ucrânia frente às ameaças externas, acarreta riscos significativos, podendo levar a uma escalada do conflito na região. Besides that, a falta de uma estratégia alinhada entre os países envolvidos adiciona uma camada de complexidade e incerteza à situação. Um dos principais argumentos contra essa cooperação intensiva é o perigo de escalada do conflito. As ações militares, quando não são completamente coordenadas ou são percebidas como provocações, podem levar a respostas agressivas de outras nações, especialmente da Rússia, que vê a aproximação da OTAN e do Ocidente à Ucrânia co...
The BRICS reaction to the election in Portugal: A multifaceted analysis
Africa, South Africa, Americas, Asia, Brazil, BRICS, China, Europe, India, International Organizations, Portugal, Russia

The BRICS reaction to the election in Portugal: A multifaceted analysis

The recent political turn in Portugal, with the election of a center-right government, has aroused varied reactions around the world, especially among BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Cada membro desse grupo de nações emergentes tem sua própria perspectiva sobre as mudanças em Portugal e suas potenciais implicações. Este artigo procura explorar e contrastar essas diversas visões, citando fontes e declarações oficiais. Brazil: Brazil, com sua profunda ligação histórica e cultural com Portugal, tem observado as eleições com grande interesse. According to "Folha de S.Paulo", "a vitória do centro-direita em Portugal suscita tanto oportunidades quanto desafios para o Brasil, abrindo caminhos para novas dinâmicas econômicas, mas também instigando pr...
The New Geopolitical Board: Sweden and NATO Expansion
Europe, International Organizations, OTAN, Sweden

The New Geopolitical Board: Sweden and NATO Expansion

Sweden's recent accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (OTAN) representa uma mudança significativa no panorama da segurança europeia, refletindo um movimento estratégico tanto para o país quanto para a aliança. Esta decisão, que rompe com a longa história de neutralidade da Suécia, é uma resposta direta à crescente percepção de ameaça por parte da Rússia, especialmente após eventos recentes como a invasão da Ucrânia. According to the "South China Morning Post", a entrada da Suécia na OTAN é um indicativo claro da crescente preocupação com a segurança europeia, marcando uma tendência de endurecimento contra ameaças externas. Meanwhile, The "The Times of India" salienta que essa expansão é alarmante para a Rússia, que interpreta o alargamento da OTAN como um movimento estr...
Expansion of the security council and the Brazilian position: a game of global interests
Americas, Asia, Brazil, China, U.S, Europe, France, UK, Russia, Global Themes

Expansion of the security council and the Brazilian position: a game of global interests

Brazil, in a bold diplomatic initiative, recently proposed significant changes to the structure of the UN Security Council, calling for the end of the veto power (at least temporarily) e a inclusão de onze novos membros permanentes. Este movimento reflete não apenas uma busca por um reconhecimento maior do Brasil no cenário internacional, mas também uma tentativa de reformar uma estrutura que muitos veem como obsoleta e não representativa da realidade geopolítica atual. A proposição brasileira, segundo fontes como o portal UOL, sugere que a suspensão do poder de veto, uma prerrogativa dos cinco membros permanentes atuais (U.S, UK, France, China and Russia), seja por um período de 15 years. O argumento é que isso permitiria uma tomada de decisões mai...
phygital sports
Americas, Brazil, Europe, Russia

phygital sports

The Games of the Future, scheduled to take place in Kazan, represent a significant milestone in the evolution of sports, uniting the physical and digital (phygital). This event, pioneer in its nature, offers revealing insight into how sports are evolving in response to contemporary technological and cultural demands. On a global scale, the esports market (e-sports) is booming. According to a report from Newzoo (2023), the global e-sports market is expected to reach around 1,5 billion dollars by 2024. This rise is mainly driven by the increasing digitalization of leisure activities and the engagement of younger audiences, who see e-sports as a natural extension of their social and entertainment interactions. The Games of ...
Europe wakes up: the threat of Trump and the rebirth of European Defense
Americas, U.S, Europe, International Organizations, OTAN, Russia

Europe wakes up: the threat of Trump and the rebirth of European Defense

The former president and virtual presidential candidate for the Republican Party in the next United States elections, Donald Trump, provocou uma onda de choque política entre os aliados europeus da Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte (OTAN). Em um discurso de campanha, Trump declarou ter advertido o líder de “um importante país europeu” que, caso falhasse no pagamento de suas obrigações financeiras para com a Aliança, ele, na qualidade de presidente dos EUA, recusaria defender o país europeu contra uma potencial invasão russa. Trump inclusive sugeriu que, in this case, poderia incentivar a Rússia a “fazer o que bem entendesse”. Ao mencionar o descumprimento das obrigações financeiras, Trump se refere à diretriz da Aliança, criada em uma reunião de cúpula realizada no País de Gal...
Arctic: opportunities and challenges
Americas, Brazil, Europe, Russia

Arctic: opportunities and challenges

The Arctic, a region of growing geopolitical and economic importance, has aroused global interest, including Brazil. Brazil's adherence to Russian projects in the region, such as the Northern Maritime Trade Route and the Arctic LNG Project 2, could be a significant strategic step, generating unique opportunities and challenges. The Northern Maritime Trade Route, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific through Russian Arctic waters, offers a shorter, more cost-effective path to global trade, especially between Asia and Europe. To Brazil, this route could represent a more efficient alternative for the flow of commodities, especially for Asian markets. According to analyzes by international institutions, transit time could be reduced by up to 40%, comparad...
Cyberspace: the new battlefield in the Ukraine war
Americas, U.S, Europe, Ukraine

Cyberspace: the new battlefield in the Ukraine war

The digital era has brought with it a new dimension of confrontations, the cyberspace, turning it into an invisible battlefield, but with palpable repercussions. The current crisis in Ukraine illustrates this reality, highlighting the growing role of hacker groups and the involvement of great powers, in particular, the United States, in the militarization of this new frontier. This article seeks to uncover how the war in Ukraine is serving as the stage for a game of cyber chess, where the USA is, according to some analyzes, using conflict to expand your control and influence. The participation of hacker groups in modern conflicts is not a new phenomenon, but the scale and complexity of operations have increased significantly. Organizations such as Anonymous have already declared involvement...
Green tax: Germany's move for competitive advantages in the EU and impacts on the Global South
Germany, Europe, International Organizations, European Union

Green tax: Germany's move for competitive advantages in the EU and impacts on the Global South

Germany’s recent adoption of the green tax, a strategic move to gain competitive advantages within the European Union (EU), illustrates the complexity and contradictions in its relations with other members of the bloc and with the Global South. This article explores how this German environmental policy affects not only the internal balance of the EU, but also its dynamics with developing countries. The Germany, an economic force in the EU, has historically exerted a significant influence on the bloc's policies. The introduction of the green tax, part of a broader effort to combat climate change, puts Germany in a unique position, potentially advantageous in terms of economic competitiveness. This policy is designed to encourage sustainable practices..
“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability
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 countries and would create the largest free trade bloc in the world, with a combined GDP of around US$ 20 trillions, is in a delicate stage of negotiations and revisions. One of the main obstacles to the progress of the agreement is the environmental issue. The France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, has been a critical voice, emphasizing the need for robust guarantees related to compliance with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Macron, recently, described the Mercosur-EU agreement as outdated and contradictory to environmental policies, from both France and Brazil. This stance reflects ...