International Organizations

world water reserves: the challenge between solution and domination

18Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Asia, Canada, China, U.S, International Organizations, European Union

world water reserves: the challenge between solution and domination

Proper management of water resources is a global challenge due to increasing water scarcity in many regions of the world.. In an effort to address this critical issue, some countries like Canada, China, United States and the members of the European Union have sought to create supranational rules for the management of water reserves. The creation of supranational rules is understood as a strategy to face the question insofar as it allows: International cooperation: Water is a transboundary resource, and many river basins span multiple countries. The creation of supranational rules aims to promote cooperation between nations to face common challenges in the management of water reserves, like scarcity, pollution and equitable distribution of water resources..

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..

1Jul

By Paulo Roberto da Silva Gomes FilhoNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, OAS, Paraguay, Uruguay

For a South American integration

The leaders of the South American countries were in Brasilia for a meeting called by the Brazilian government. Regional cooperation and integration were the subjects discussed. The document released after the meeting, of nine paragraphs, announces only one decision: to establish a contact group, led by chancellors, for evaluating the experiences of South American integration mechanisms and the elaboration of a “road map” for the integration of South America. The need for South American integration is far from being a new issue. By the way, the very name of that portion of the Earth, "South America", already comes from an attempt to overcome concepts imposed from outside to within the region, as North Americans “Western Hemisphere”, or “Pan-Americanism”, in...

The importance of UN Security Council reform: enlargement of membership and veto power

22Jun

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, Global Themes

The importance of UN Security Council reform: enlargement of membership and veto power

The United Nations Security Council (CSNU) plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security. However, many argue that its current structure does not reflect contemporary geopolitical reality and does not meet emerging global demands. In this context, it becomes crucial to discuss and implement a UN Security Council reform that not only expands the number of members, but also grant these new members veto power. This holistic approach is necessary to ensure the representativeness and effectiveness of this international body.. expansion of members: A reform of the UN Security Council that involves expanding the number of members is essential to reflect the current geopolitical reality. The council was established in 1945...

The need for neutrality of international organizations

4Apr

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

International Organizations

The need for neutrality of international organizations

The case of the New Development Bank The New Development Bank (NBD) was created in 2014 by five emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with the aim of financing development and infrastructure projects in member countries. It is the first global bank of its kind created by emerging economies and seeks to increase financial cooperation and investment among member nations.. Management of the NBD is divided equally between its founding members., that each one holds 20% of the institution. The bank focuses on alternative financing options to institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). since its inception, the NBD has approved several infrastructure projects in member countries, with a focus on transport and energy a...

The global economic order: challenges for greater democratization

23Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

IMF, International Organizations

The global economic order: challenges for greater democratization

The current global economic order was structured after the end of World War II. At that time, important international organizations were created that last until today.. It is important to understand their role because they end up impacting countries. Among the leading organizations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the most impactful in Latin America. The role of the IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization created in 1944, with the aim of promoting international monetary cooperation, facilitate international trade, promote exchange rate stability and help member countries in situations of economic crisis. The IMF's main role is to provide loans and technical assistance to help member countries overcome crises. ...

cybersecurity: a global problem, a global solution

9Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations

cybersecurity: a global problem, a global solution

cybersecurity, also known as information security, is the set of measures and practices that aim to protect the systems, devices, digital networks and data from cyber attacks, information theft, damage or compromise. Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field due to the constant increase in cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and it is essential for companies, organizations and individuals who want to protect their data and digital assets. Cybersecurity as an international issue Cybersecurity is treated internationally as a critical national security issue., privacy and data protection, and global trade. Cybersecurity is a growing concern for governments, companies and organizations around the world, once the...

The role of renewable energy in the energy crisis

1Feb

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Europe, France, International Organizations, UK, Russia, European Union

The role of renewable energy in the energy crisis

By Ana Luisa Munhoz Mastromauro and Maíra Figueredo Gomes “The energy crisis can be a turning point to accelerate clean sources and to form a sustainable and secure energy system”, said Faith Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (AIE), in september 2022. Faith also stated that renewable energy capacity and installation is being accelerated in many countries across Europe., with the aim of lowering the value and cutting the licensing of Russian gas, being these consequences of the war with Ukraine. Firstly, it is noteworthy that this confrontation made energy security an increasingly frequent agenda, after all, hindering the respect for otherness so necessary for the coexistence between nations, being the world's second largest exporter of natural gas, was responsible for half of imports..

Inflation records in the Eurozone: causes and consequences

26Oct

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

International Organizations, European Union

Inflation records in the Eurozone: causes and consequences

By Laura Cariolin and Sofia Ornelas Moreira Amidst a context of war, instability and energy insecurity, the European Union faces another challenge: contain rising inflation, which breaks records in the Eurozone. After the European currency fell below the dollar in August, Eurostat confirmed, In September, an inflation of 9,1% per year (Reuters, 2022), the biggest since its inception. By analyzing individual countries in the bloc, it is possible to find examples such as Estonia, which showed an inflation of 23,2% a year in july (STATISTA, 2022). Based on this information, the need to identify the causes and consequences of the danger that threatens the old continent is perceptible. With this drastic rise in inflation, all countries are disadvantaged. With the increase of ...

Russia-Ukraine: the spill over effect of weaponry

27Sep

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, U.S, Europe, International Organizations, OTAN, Russia, Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine: the spill over effect of weaponry

Photo by Valentyn Onyshchenko The war between Russia and Ukraine continues with slow steps and uncertain direction. Putin recently declared that he can make use of the options he has at hand., which raised the fear of the use of atomic weapons. Although we do not know what the outcome of this possibility will be, there is another problem that is already real and has not been discussed.: what is the current and future use of the huge amount of weapons made available in this war? In any war effort, no matter how much there is an attempt to control the resources, the truth is it's hard to really know what's going on. Its value was already relatively high before the war, the West has already surpassed the spending of US$ 10 billions in military support for Ukraine. They are expenses of the most varied,...