Analysis of international politics, diplomacy and global affairs.
Security & DefenseWhy outdated analogies, sensationalist narratives, and shallow interpretations are distorting how we understand the changing world order
Diplomacy & International LawFlávio Bolsonaro's electoral defeat, his departure to the United States, and the struggle over political legitimacy and sovereignty in Brazil.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn examination of how rape is deployed as a weapon of war through three historical case studies, and the enduring challenges of international accountability.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn examination of how the Confucian legacy, institutionalized violence, and shortcomings in the implementation of CEDAW undermine women's rights in South Korea.
Security & DefenseHow can geopolitics be taught beyond current affairs? An examination of how Ratzel, Mahan, Mackinder, and Spykman help interpret the contemporary world.
Human Rights & DemocracyWhy is punitivism gaining ground at the polls? An analysis of the nexus between public security, the far right, firearms, and incarceration in Brazil.
Diplomacy & International LawHow political discourse shapes international perceptions and transforms narratives into instruments of power in global affairs.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn examination of the limits of Brazilian diplomacy vis-à-vis Indonesian sovereignty in the Marco Archer case and the tension between human rights and state sovereignty.
Diplomacy & International LawHow the Equal Earth projection intersects with cartography, geopolitics, the rise of Asia, and the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn analysis of how the election results could influence Brazilian foreign policy and shape ties with key international partners.
Political Economy & TradeHow the happiness index can complement GDP and HDI, broadening the assessment of development and well-being in Brazil.
Political Economy & TradeWhy the US imposes tariffs on Brazil despite running a trade surplus, and how Brazil is responding to the dispute.
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Security & DefenseSix months into the war, the United States has failed to achieve its objectives in Iran, as the conflict imposes mounting political, economic, and strategic costs.
Political Economy & TradeAn examination of why the EU halted Brazilian meat imports following the EU–Mercosur deal, and how sanitary regulations and antimicrobial standards lie at the heart of the standoff.
Political Economy & TradeTariffs, sovereignty disputes, and competing strategic interests are straining relations between the United States and Canada, jeopardizing a historic partnership.
Security & DefenseHow Venezuela, Iran, and Ukraine connect to the Thucydides Trap and the escalating tensions between the United States and China.
Technology & GeopoliticsAn overview of how WAICO is emerging amid the contest for global AI governance and the hurdles posed by technological rivalry between China and the United States.
Climate, Energy & ResourcesAn examination of the limits of NDCs in international climate governance and how insufficient targets impact human rights and vulnerable populations.
Human Rights & DemocracyThis study analyzes the Islamic State, digital recruitment, and radicalization, demonstrating how propaganda and social media expanded its global mobilization.
Security & DefenseThe U.S. designation of the PCC and Comando Vermelho redefines legal, financial, and compliance risks for American corporations operating in Brazil.
Human Rights & DemocracyAporophobia and the right to the city: how urban sanitization policies and hostile architecture exclude unhoused populations from Brazilian urbanization.
Human Rights & Democracy
Security & DefenseHow war narratives produce indifference in Brazil and shape perceptions of human rights and conflict across the Global South.
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Political Economy & TradeHow do national defense and public security contribute to strategic development? An examination of the role of the state, the defense industrial base, innovation, and strategic autonomy.
Climate, Energy & ResourcesHow Indigenous leadership in the Amazon is redefining climate justice through transnational networks, territorial autonomy, and new pathways for global governance.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn examination of preventive war in foreign policy, its impact on human rights, and its violations of international law.
Security & DefenseCriminal organizations in Latin America are diversifying their operations, infiltrating the formal economy, and expanding their political and financial influence.
Security & DefenseAn examination of the OSCE's engagement in safeguarding human rights and supporting female survivors during the Bosnian War.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn analysis of the migration crisis in the United States and the rights of non-citizens in light of immigration policies and constitutional jurisprudence.
Political Economy & TradeAn analysis of how Benin seeks to reconnect with Afro-descendant Brazilians affected by the transatlantic slave trade, alongside its historical, legal, and political implications.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn analysis of how Trump, Nazi-fascism, and executive discretion intersect in the study of authoritarian practices and human rights.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn analysis of how the cultural bourgeoisie shapes hegemony, society, consumption, and behavior in contemporary capitalist societies.
Technology & GeopoliticsHow artificial intelligence influences scientific information and digital rights by shaping the visibility and circulation of knowledge.
Political Economy & TradeAn analysis of how international trade strengthens national competitiveness and expands global market presence through a broadened export base.
Human Rights & DemocracyAn analysis of how necropolitics and lethal police violence challenge human rights standards in Rio de Janeiro through the lens of conventionality control.
Human Rights & DemocracyFaith has emerged as a powerful political force in Brazil and the United States, raising critical questions about how this dynamic imperils democratic pluralism and institutional stability.
Diplomacy & International LawThe impact of government transitions on Turkish foreign policy: An analysis of the barriers to regional integration (1923–2024)
Political Economy & TradeHow economic security is transforming global trade and reshaping geopolitical strategies in the twenty-first century.
Political Economy & TradeAn analysis of how Trump’s new tariffs on Brazil reinforce US influence in Latin America and their broader geopolitical implications.
Security & DefenseHow the deregulation of firearms in the United States drives illicit trafficking and arms Brazilian criminal factions, presenting a strategic paradox for Washington.
