(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.
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(Analysis) Watch Out – The Looming Arms Race in the Arctic
On July 24, 2024, a Sino-Russo bomber formation was patrolled in the Arctic Circle near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone for the first time. While some might interpret the event as a move by the great powers to establish the Arctic’s military presence to contest future access to the Northern Sea Route and regional undersea resources amid climate change, the joint exercises reveal deeper security motivations. The findings show that the event is largely attributed to the intensifying military confrontations between global powers in other parts of the globe while also raising the risk of an arms race in the Arctic region. Future security studies warrant examining how great power struggles in non-Arctic regions might affect their military moves in the Arctic.
(Report) The Ukraine Conundrum: Reform, Resilience, And European Integration
Ukraine’s path to EU membership will necessitate the establishment of clear standards for rule of law and fundamental values, along with effective mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance post-accession. This approach is crucial to ensuring that future enlargements positively impact EU governance.
Pennsylvania: The Keystone to America’s Political Future
As the 2024 election approaches, Pennsylvania remains one of the most pivotal swing states, where its diverse demographic and economic landscape could once again decide the presidency. The state’s history as a political battleground is solidified through landmark elections, electoral shifts and demographic changes, in which both parties continuously adapt strategies to secure its 19 electoral votes.
China’s Foothold in Peru’s Strategic Port Infrastructures
The development of key maritime infrastructures in Peru has been lately in the eye of the storm. The case of the construction of the Port of Chancay within the Belt and Road Initiative has been presented as an extremely strategic infrastructure for Peru, while serving Chinese aims to access key raw materials and agricultural commodities markets in the region. Yet, disputes over Chinese state-owned Cosco Shipping exclusivity right over operations in the port and the increasing Chinese presence and control in other infrastructures in Peru have been criticised by the US. The Chinese foothold in the country is indeed seen as a menace to Peru’s national security.
Inside the US TikTok Ban: Exploring the Implications of the Bill on US-China Relations
This article explores the implications of the proposed bill to ban TikTok in the United States on broader US-China relations. China’s response to the ban is also an area of discussion.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Slovak Democracy At Risk, Assassination Attempt of PM
Slovak Prime Minister survived an assassination attempt, yet Slovak democracy is still on life support.
Is Ecuador Experiencing the Birth of a New ‘Plan Colombia’ Amidst Heightened Security Concerns?
In January, Ecuador experienced a surge of violence, prompting swift responses from both local and international actors. The United States pledged substantial aid to bolster Ecuador’s security infrastructure, marking a significant collaboration. However, this cooperation differs from the historic Plan Colombia due to distinct challenges Ecuador faces, including its role as a transit corridor for drug trafficking.
Argentina’s Lithium Industry: Reforms and Radical Rhetoric
President Javier Milei’s ultraliberal policies, including the radical deregulation plan signed into decree DNU 70/2023, aim to revitalize Argentina’s economy by reducing state involvement and promoting private sector growth. Argentina’s lithium industry, critical for the global energy sector, stands to be significantly impacted. The country, poised to outpace Chile as a top lithium producer by 2027, faces major changes under Milei’s governance which emphasizes alignments towards U.S. interests and potentially increases foreign investors’ power, raising concerns among local and Indigenous communities about sustainable development.
(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.