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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...

The geopolitics of the international criminal court: an analysis of divergent patterns and political influences

17Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, U.S, Europe, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine

The geopolitics of the international criminal court: an analysis of divergent patterns and political influences

The International Criminal Court (TPI) was established in 2002 with the mission of prosecuting individuals accused of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of aggression. However, ICC actions and decisions are often perceived unevenly by different countries, especially in the United States, who have a history of criticism and distrust towards the court. This article compares recent cases from Russia, Israel and other countries, analyzing the stance of US politicians and exploring how the funding and appointments of ICC members are subject to political influence. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought a series of investigations by the ICC into allegations of war crimes. The international response was overwhelmingly supportive..

The Ozempic effect on the Danish economy

6Jun

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Denmark, Europe

The Ozempic effect on the Danish economy

Article written by Helena Holland, Isabella Xambre, Camila Freddi The aesthetic pressure of weight loss has reached another level: the economic. Celebrities, like Khloe and Kim Kardashian, has been appearing thinner and thinner at events and social media, leading users to question their diets and exercise, since they dictate the world of fashion. Like this, the big secret of Hollywood figures became public, o Ozempic, a drug developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk for diabetics, which has liraglutide as its active ingredient, which replaces the action of a hormone called GLP1, making the person feel more satisfied, generating accelerated weight loss. The increase of more than 25% in sales of this product, around...

3Jun

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Germany, Europe

The dark past of German industry

Article prepared by Bruna Marques and Raphael Krykorka Revelations about a hidden past of large German companies have highlighted severe crimes that shaped the history of German industry. After Adolf Hitler's accession to the Weimar chancellery in 1933, the consolidation of national socialist ideology began in the country. It was a fact that the German Chancellor influenced German domestic production through political pressure, tax and regulatory, however, transnationals shared their ideals hiddenly. Relevant German third sector companies volunteered to assist the Hitler regime, by secretly beginning a process of compulsory labor analogous to slavery in factories, restricted to Jews and Slavs. In this context, German corporations implement ideal practices..

Burgenstock Peace Summit tensions the neutral position of Latin Americans

28May

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Africa, South Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine

Burgenstock Peace Summit tensions the neutral position of Latin Americans

The Burgenstock Peace Summit, recently held in Switzerland, has generated intense discussions about the neutrality position of Latin American countries. This event, which brought together world leaders to discuss issues of global peace and security, brought to light a series of dilemmas for the nations of Latin America, who have historically adopted neutral stances in international conflicts. Brazil, the largest economy in the region, has been a leading advocate of neutrality in global issues. The Brazilian president highlighted, in his summit speech, the importance of a foreign policy that prioritizes dialogue and mediation, instead of automatic alignments with great powers. However, the growing global polarization, intensified by conflicts such as Ukraine, roommate...

History of the Falkland Islands and its strategic and geostrategic role

28May

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Europe, UK

History of the Falkland Islands and its strategic and geostrategic role

The Falkland Islands, ou Falkland Islands, are an archipelago located in the South Atlantic, near 500 km east of the coast of Argentina. The history of the Falklands is marked by territorial disputes, colonizations and conflicts that highlight its strategic and geostrategic importance over the centuries. The discovery of the Falkland Islands is attributed to European explorers in the 16th century. Although there are records of sightings by Spanish and Portuguese navigators,, the first colonization established was by the French in 1764, who founded Port Louis on Soledad Island. Shortly after, in 1765, the British established Port Egmont on Saunders Island, also claiming sovereignty over the archipelago. In 1767, the French sold their colony to the Spanish, who maintained control...

The accumulated tension in the current international scenario: We are on the brink of a third world war?

28May

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Asia, China, U.S, Ethiopia, Europe, India, Will, Israel, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, Middle East, Central African Republic, Russia, Ukraine

The accumulated tension in the current international scenario: We are on the brink of a third world war?

The contemporary international scenario is marked by growing tensions that raise concerns about the possibility of a major global conflict., similar to the First and Second World Wars. To understand whether we are really on the brink of a third world war, It is essential to draw historical parallels and identify patterns that may indicate the repetition of destructive cycles. Among these patterns, the increase in xenophobia and geopolitical tensions stand out, that are present today in different parts of the world. During the First World War, Europe was immersed in a web of complex alliances and conflicts of national interests, which culminated in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 and the subsequent declaration of war. In a similar way....