Europe – World map

“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 ...

Global Consequences of the Conflict between Israel and Palestine: Economic Impacts and World Stability

20Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Asia, China, U.S, Europe, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Russia

Global Consequences of the Conflict between Israel and Palestine: Economic Impacts and World Stability

The conflict between Israel and Palestine, that lasts for decades, It is an issue that transcends regional borders. Its ramifications have the potential to reconfigure the world order, both economic and political. Let's deepen our analysis of the possible repercussions of this conflict on the international scene. 1. Economic Impacts Oil Price Fluctuation: Detailing: The Middle East is responsible for a significant portion of world oil production. Any instability may interrupt supply, leading to a sudden increase in prices. Global Repercussion: Economies that rely heavily on oil imports, such as the European Union and India, may face energy crises and inflation. Besides that, exporting countries, like Ru....

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..

russia and ukraine: attempts to establish a peace plan

14Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, Russia, Ukraine

russia and ukraine: attempts to establish a peace plan

Vatican Media Vatican Pool/Getty Images The war between Russia and Ukraine has been a prolonged and devastating conflict., with significant humanitarian and geopolitical consequences. In the midst of this chaotic scenario, efforts were made to seek a peaceful solution and establish a peace plan between the two nations. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown a refusal to go ahead with the proposals presented so far. Although the current conflict is little more than a year old, tensions between the two countries are much older and have already been the object of attempts to establish peace agreements. Among the most outstanding attempts are: Minsk Accords: The Minsk Agreements, signed in 2014 e 2015, were the main efforts...

food safety, a health problem… but also geopolitics

13Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, Russia

food safety, a health problem… but also geopolitics

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, released by 5 UN agencies indicate that 735 millions of people went hungry in the world in 2022. Hunger is one of the most urgent and devastating problems facing humanity., and unfortunately persists in many parts of the world. While lack of access to food is multifaceted and complex, there are certain factors that have a significant impact on global food security. Two of those factors are sanctions on Russia and the fertilizer issue.. Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by various nations have a direct effect on the availability and affordability of food for the Russian population.. These restrictive measures are usually aimed at punishing or putting pressure on governments or individuals involved in activities..

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, with which they hoped to defeat the Ukrainian army, removing President Zelensky from power and replacing him with a ruler “friendly” to the Russian regime. The Russian invasion is blatantly illegal. Contrary, not minimum, three instruments of International Law to which the country is a signatory. The first is the UN Charter, specifically as provided for in no. 4 of article 2, which provides that “Members (da him) shall avoid in their international relations the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political dependence of any State.”. The second is the Budapest Memorandum, of 1994, in which...

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine: a new Yugoslavia?

4Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine: a new Yugoslavia?

The war between Russia and Ukraine has been a prolonged and devastating conflict., with significant implications both for the regions involved and for global geopolitical stability. A crucial issue that needs to be addressed in this context is the supply of weapons to the parties involved and their potential to increase the intensity of the conflict.. Besides that, It is important to examine the possibility of an escalation so serious that it could lead to nuclear conflict. To better understand this situation, It is useful to draw a parallel with the war in Yugoslavia. The supply of weapons in the war between Russia and Ukraine plays a significant role in prolonging and intensifying the conflict. Both sides have received weapons and support from different sources, either directly or via....

10May

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Europe, Moldavia, Russia, Ukraine

Moldavia: a new ukraine?

Transnistria is a breakaway region located in eastern Moldova, which proclaimed its independence in 1990, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The region is inhabited mainly by Russian and Ukrainian speakers and has a large population of Russian origin.. Since then, Transnistria has been the scene of a series of tensions between Moldova and Russia. Russia has had troops in Transnistria since the start of the conflict., claiming that the troops were sent to protect the Russian population of the region. Moldova, in its turn, regards Russian military presence as a violation of its sovereignty. In 1992, the conflict erupted into a brief war between Moldovan forces and Transnistria separatist forces, resulting in hundreds of deaths and the flight of tens of thousands...

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..

The impacts (unwanted) of the International Criminal Court in the Ukraine-Russia War

24Apr

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Europe, Russia, Ukraine

The impacts (unwanted) of the International Criminal Court in the Ukraine-Russia War

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization that investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ICC was created with the aim of ensuring international justice and ending impunity for the most serious crimes that affect the international community.. The Court's function is to prosecute those responsible for serious violations of human rights, who have not been prosecuted by the national authorities, or who have been judged inappropriately. The ICC has jurisdiction over individuals and not states., and can judge any individual, regardless of your nationality, who has committed crimes within his jurisdiction. War crimes include acts committed during armed conflicts, such as the roast...