International Organizations

Reforma also HIM: between the need for modernization and the search for hegemony

11Apr

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Europe, Israel, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, Middle East, Palestine, Russia, Ukraine

Reforma also HIM: between the need for modernization and the search for hegemony

The United Nations (HIM-HER-IT), created in the aftermath of World War II, has been a milestone in international cooperation and the search for global peace and security. Yet, the world has changed drastically since 1945, presenting new geopolitical challenges, economic and environmental. Given these transformations, there is a growing call for reform of UN institutions and mechanisms, aiming to adapt to new global realities. Reform is necessary not only to make the organization more representative and effective, but also to ensure it can tackle complex contemporary issues, from regional conflicts to climate change. However, the path to reform is undermined by geopolitical interests, where proposals from countries like the United States and ...

Challenges and opportunities: the essential cooperation between BRICS countries

29Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Africa, South Africa, Americas, Asia, Brazil, BRICS, China, Europe, India, International Organizations, Russia

Challenges and opportunities: the essential cooperation between BRICS countries

The importance of cooperation between BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – has been a recurring theme in international economic and political discussions. This article delves into the need to expand interaction between members in commercial spheres, economical, financial and monetary, using explicit quotes from newspapers in the countries involved, to highlight the possible gains of this approach. According to the "China Daily", China sees BRICS as a vital platform for promoting genuine multilateralism and reforming global governance. Cooperation between these emerging economies is seen as a counterpoint to the unilateralism and economic protection prevalent in the West. This reflects the Chinese view that strengthening ties....

Global South involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine: a harmful deviation

26Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Europe, Russia, On the Global, Ukraine

Global South involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine: a harmful deviation

The involvement of the Global South in the war between Russia and Ukraine brings to light a series of issues that go beyond mere geopolitical positioning. This participation, often involuntary, ends up moving these nations away from their primary development objectives, plunging them into a sea of controversies and accusations that obscure the real needs of their populations. The attack on the Russian military plane Il-76, for example, serves as a metaphor for the complexity and shadows surrounding the role of countries in the Global South in this conflict. Mismatched information and lack of transparency dominate the scenario, where the true story behind such incidents remains veiled, fueling a game of accusations that only serves to intensify international tensions. A...

Monetary supremacy: US and European control over the global financial system

22Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Cuba, U.S, Europe, Will, International Organizations, Middle East, Russia, European Union, Venezuela

Monetary supremacy: US and European control over the global financial system

The dominance of the international monetary and financial system by the United States and Europe constitutes one of the most significant manifestations of power on the contemporary world stage.. This article explores how this joint hegemony has been employed as an economic weapon against countries that challenge Western interests., illustrating the impacts of this dynamic through concrete examples such as Cuba, Russia, Iran and Venezuela. In Cuba, the prolonged imposition of sanctions by the US, with tacit support from European allies, underlines the West's ability to economically isolate a country. The embargo, reinforced by international financial measures, not only severely restricts the Cuban economy, but also its ability to operate within the global financial system, obviously...

Information security and the new geopolitics of cyberspace: challenges and opportunities for Brazil

19Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, International Organizations, On the Global

Information security and the new geopolitics of cyberspace: challenges and opportunities for Brazil

In the contemporary global scenario, cyberspace has emerged as a domain of critical importance, shaping not only interpersonal relationships but, crucially, geopolitical and geoeconomic interactions. A segurança da informação, uma vez relegada aos bastidores técnicos, hoje ocupa o centro do palco nas discussões sobre soberania nacional, desenvolvimento econômico e diplomacia. A necessidade de uma governança global para o ciberespaço é, therefore, um imperativo que não pode mais ser ignorado, sobretudo pelo Brasil, um ator crescente no tabuleiro internacional. A transformação digital global não conhece fronteiras; os dados cruzam continentes em milissegundos. In this context, incidentes de segurança cibernética têm potencial para causar disrupções em larga escala, afetando desde infr...

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

15Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

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?

13Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

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, despite aiming to strengthen Ukraine in the face of external threats, carries significant risks, could lead to an escalation of conflict in the region. Besides that, the lack of an aligned strategy between the countries involved adds a layer of complexity and uncertainty to the situation. One of the main arguments against such intensive cooperation is the danger of conflict escalation.. Military actions, when they are not completely coordinated or are perceived as provocations, can lead to aggressive responses from other nations, especially from Russia, which sees the approach of NATO and the West to Ukraine with...

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

12Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

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). Each member of this group of emerging nations has their own perspective on the changes in Portugal and their potential implications.. This article seeks to explore and contrast these diverse views, citing official sources and statements. Brazil: Brazil, with its deep historical and cultural connection with Portugal, has been watching the elections with great interest. According to "Folha de S.Paulo", "the victory of the center-right in Portugal raises both opportunities and challenges for Brazil, opening paths for new economic dynamics, but also instigating pr...

The New Geopolitical Board: Sweden and NATO Expansion

11Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

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

18Feb

By Paulo Roberto da Silva Gomes FilhoNo Comments

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, provoked a political shockwave among the European allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (OTAN). In a campaign speech, Trump declared that he had warned the leader of “an important European country” that, if he failed to pay his financial obligations to the Alliance, he, as President of the USA, would refuse to defend the European country against a potential Russian invasion. Trump even suggested that, in this case, could encourage Russia to “do whatever it wants”. When mentioning non-compliance with financial obligations, Trump refers to the Alliance directive, created at a summit meeting held in País de Gal...