Down to the Rubbish: How Media Built Brazil’s Celebrity Judges
Over a decade of corruption trials has thrust Brazil’s judiciary into the spotlight. Can celebrity judges stay independent?
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Turning the Tide: South Asia’s Democratic Defiance in an Authoritarian Era
South Asia in 2024 emerges as a beacon of democratic resilience, countering the global rise of authoritarianism and showcasing the enduring power of popular participation.
Rise in Digital Influence Operations: An Analysis into Iranian Disinformation Campaigns
Explore how Iran leverages digital influence operations to shape political opinions, instill public distrust and advance its foreign policy interests in the age of disinformation.
The Problem of Over-tourism in Europe
The problem of over-tourism in Europe is at an all-time high. The pristine beaches, historical landmarks and narrow streets which were the main attraction in summer for people all over the world, are now full of locals protesting against them. However, they are not protesting against tourists but the over-tourism which is slowing pushing the residents towards unaffordability and suffocation in their own towns.
European Affairs: Children’s Rights in Iceland
Children’s Rights have been improving since the beginning of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Iceland has created one of the most successful children and youth welfare systems. Looking into their actions can assist in the formation of other programs.
Brazil and Mexico eye new trade relationship amid friendshoring pressures and an uncertain Mercosur
Pressured by friendshoring trends and by a faltering Mercosul, Brazil and Mexico see window of opportunity to establish new and revise existing trade agreements. Under the shadow of a new Trump presidency, Latin America trade might see new life with Brazil – Mexico relationship.
Xi Jinping’s Visit Highlights Brazil’s Cautious Balancing Act
As Xi Jinping’s November visit to Brazil wrapped up, high-level talks between the two Global South giants expanded on a wide set of agreements. However, Xi’s visit also highlights a delicate and nuanced balancing game played by Brazil, fueled by domestic political struggles and the expectation of a second Trump tenure.
Brazil’s Supreme Court: Democracy in Crisis?
As Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) grows in power, its role has become an increasingly divisive topic. Confrontations with former President Jair Bolsonaro, as well as several of his allies, have kept the Court at the forefront of public discourse. While supporters view the STF as safeguarding a democracy under attack, critics argue that the Court has overstepped its mandate and amassed too much authority.
China-Taiwan: New Beijing’s Propaganda Campaign Target Taiwan’s Youth
Beijing’s recent use of soft power to influence Taiwan has evolved to include a strategic focus on Taiwanese influencers, particularly those with a significant youth audience. While leveraging cultural events and celebrities for propaganda is not new, this approach represents a shift towards subtler, more pervasive tactics aimed at shaping the perceptions of Taiwan’s younger generation.
(Analysis) Trump 2.0: What Does It Mean For Argentina and Brazil?
Repercussions and scenario of Trump’s victory for the governments of Lula and Milei.