ISSN 2674-8053

International Organizations

Decarbonization and diplomacy: the dilemma of the Mercosur-European Union agreement
Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

Decarbonization and diplomacy: the dilemma of the Mercosur-European Union agreement

The complex board of international negotiations gains another layer of challenge by intertwining the urgency of global decarbonization with economic ambitions. In this scenario, the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union emerges as a stage for tensions between sustainability and economic growth, highlighting a dissonance between environmental discourse and business practices. A key element in this equation is France's stance, led by President Emmanuel Macron, which he recently stated in an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde, "We will not impose more efforts on our country than we are already committed to", highlighting the resistance to adding new barriers to the agreement, mainly related to stricter environmental standards. Esta declaração reflete um ponto crítico ...
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...
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...
Mercosur-European Union Agreement: obstacles and protectionism
Americas, Brazil, International Organizations, European Union

Mercosur-European Union Agreement: obstacles and protectionism

The long road to ratification of the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union has been marked by obstacles and controversies, especially on the European side. This article aims to explore the challenges faced, focusing on European concerns and the emerging protectionism that is shaping the bloc's trade policy. The European Union has faced internal and external criticism for its stance on the agreement. Environmental groups and farmers have exerted significant pressure on European governments, arguing that the agreement could have negative impacts on the environment and local agricultural production. Concern about deforestation in the Amazon and Brazil's compliance with environmental standards has been a key point in this debate. Sources with...
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 ...
world water reserves: the challenge between solution and domination
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
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..