(Analysis) Finland Finds its Footing in NATO
Finland has long pursued neutrality as the order of the day. This has been done especially considering its neighbor Russia. Now that it is a new NATO member, it faces a large number of challenges.
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Argentine Foreign Policy and its Development Model: Reflections on its Relationship with The Sino-US Rivalry
The government has assumed a position where International Relations are unanchored from the link between the nation-states.
Essequibo Escalation: From Historical Dispute to Modern-day Tensions and the Specter of Military Action
The Venezuela-Guyana Essequibo dispute reignited in 2015 with ExxonMobil’s oil discovery, escalating under Maduro’s sovereignty claims. Recent actions include a contentious referendum and military exercises. Historical efforts temporarily eased tensions, but post-2015 incidents strained relations. Analysts view a Venezuelan military move as improbable, given global opposition, economic challenges, and unfavorable court rulings. Tensions persist, but military actions seem driven more by domestic considerations than a genuine threat.
From COP Host to OPEC+ Entrant: Brazil’s Strategic Diplomatic Dance
The article analyzes the unexpected nature of Brazil’s decision to join OPEC+. It does so by highlighting President Lula’s environmental commitments and Brazil’s growing role on the international stage.
Conference of January: Will 2024 be an economic turning point?
The Center for Global Development organized a discussion based on the World Bank’s January 2024 “Global Economic Prospects” report. Ayhan …
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italian Foreign Minister Proposes EU Army
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for the creation for an EU army. This is not a novel proposal, yet it remains an elusive goal of the EU.
(Analysis) Fascism for the Third Millennium in Latin America
An underground Fascist Rock show in Mexico City featuring European Fascist Bands demonstrates a growing connection between the two scenes as well as a new role for youth culture. However, this is problematized by a regional relationship with Fascism that is fluid and contradictory. This article provides a brief historical survey to contextualize the Empire Strikes Back show as well as problematizes traditional perspectives on Fascism in Latin America.
The UAE’s Ambivalent Strategy: Between Oil Security And Green Transition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted in Abu Dhabi the 28th edition of the UN-sponsored Conference of the Parties (COP28), the largest global conference on climate change. The Emirates’ strategy is highly ambivalent, and mirrors a regional reality that is solidly tied to the oil trade but intends to repurpose itself as a global hub for new energy sources for the transition.
Conference of December: “Global actors in the Israel-Gaza war”
This Month’s conference “Global actors in the war in Israel and Gaza” analyses the impact of the war in Israel …
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italy Pulls Out Of BRI
Italy has signaled its intent to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative, yet this does not mean and end to its relationship with China.