Global Affairs

& Brazil

Context and Perspectives

Analytical information from abroad selected by Floriano Filho

Truth, Facts, and Pragmatism before rhetoric

A New Conflict Era Japan and the Korean peninsula share a troubled history, and the already tense relationships of these areas have been deteriorating over the past few years. Floriano Filho maps out these tensions as well as their symptoms—which include an arms race—while bringing light to their historical roots. A widespread armed conflict, possibly nuclear, haunts the Korean Peninsula. In the case of Japan, relations with that region, a former Japanese colony between 1910 and 1945, have a troubled and (...)

Taiwan’s Energy Security Challenges Taiwan faces multiple energy security challenges. While the relationship with mainland China is a difficult one, the island almost exclusively relies on imports. To cope with international political instability, the Taiwanese energy policy has been under continuous revision and updating. Following months of riots and destruction in Hong Kong, the geopolitical relationship with mainland China dominated the 2020 elections debate in Taiwan and the news reports covering that entangled issue. (...)

global issues

Land UseHow is humanity using the Earth’s land? And how can we decrease our land use so that more land is left for wildlife?

Reconnecting Asia Project DatabaseThe Reconnecting Asia database tracks power plants, roads, rails, ports, intermodal, transmission, and pipelines–across Eurasia.

The world’s appetite for coal was increasing even before the Ukraine war | The StrategistCoal accounted for half the growth in global power generation last year, and further increases are likely this year as European nations restart mothballed coal-fired power stations. For the first time since 2013, the increase ...

Brazil plans to work with Musk to monitor Amazon rainforest | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsThe Brazilian government has announced a plan to work with US entrepreneur Elon Musk to monitor the Amazon rainforest using satellite technology. The move comes amid accelerating deforestation due to illegal logging.

Commodity MarketsCommodity Markets

SafecastSafecast is an international volunteer driven non-profit organization whose goal is to create useful, accessible, and granular environmental data. All Safecast data is published, free of charge, into the public domain under a CC0 designation.

The multinational companies that industrialised the Amazon rainforestAnalysis shows handful of corporations extract tens of billions of dollars of raw materials a year – and their commitments to restoration vary greatly

Commodity price cycles in three chartsCommodity prices soared in 2021, with prices of several commodities reaching all-time highs. The broad-based surge, led by energy and metals, partly reflected the strong rebound in demand from the global recession in 2020.

Latest Picks

Visualizing the Top 10 Biggest Companies in BrazilWhat drives some of the world’s emerging economies? From natural resources to giant banks, here are the top 10 biggest companies in Brazil.

International Relations

Brazil's jet maker Embraer eyes home turf of China's COMACUnit CEO expects 'huge market potential' with inland development

Startup brasileira ultrapassa R$ 70 bi em valor de mercadoA startup Brex, uma fintech idealizada por uma dupla de brasileiros no Vale do Silício, acaba de superar a marca de R$ 70 bilhões em valor de mercado

Bolsonaro's Brazil: An Inside LookPlease join our panelists for an update on the political, economic, and public health situation in Brazil.

2021 – the story of a year in 12 leadersIn 2021, the world will slowly begin to fight back against Covid. But what else will change as the vaccines are administered? Here are the figures who will shape a vital year

Brazilian 5G: The Next Battleground in the U.S.-China StandoffThe world's fifth-most populous country is one of the main prizes in a global encounter between Beijing and Washington. Geopolitics is going online. While

Articles by Jude Blanchette on Muck Rack. Find Jude Blanchette's email address, contact information, LinkedIn, Twitter, other social media and more.muckrack.com/jude-blanchette/articles

Bolsonaro Goes All In On Trump. Isolation May AwaitBrazil’s government seems ready for a fight, regardless of the economic damage it may cause, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

For Brazil’s Bolsonaro, U.S.-China Tensions Are a Challenge and an Opportunity

Messiah ComplexJair Bolsonaro's government is seen as perpetually on the brink of collapse, but support for Brazil's president is surprisingly resilient.

Resistance to the 'environmental sect' is a cornerstone of Bolsonaro's ruleBrazil’s populist president shows no sign of changing his policies on the climate crisis despite a backlash at home and abroad

Huawei or Not? Brazil Faces a Key Geopolitical ChoiceThe government has to choose between U.S. and China for its 5G network — while battling deep political, health and economic crises.

Bolsonaro and Brazil Court the Global Far RightIn his first months in office, Jair Bolsonaro has rejected Brazil's diplomatic trajectory in favor of religious ideological positions and extreme right global alliances.

A Conversation With Vice President of Brazil Hamilton MourãoVice President Mourão discusses Brazil's policies toward the Amazon and the future of relations with the United States.

A general introduction to immigration law and policy in Brazil | LexologyThis article provides a high-level overview of immigration law and policy in Brazil, with a focus on recent developments and the outlook for future changes.

Bolsonaro year 1: Foreign policyA complete shift in foreign policy has brought Brazil closer to the U.S., but pushed it away from traditional allies. What is Brazil's new place?

Brazil keen to increase corn exports to China, but in no rush-industry association

Brazil’s pick of a creationist to lead its higher education agency rattles scientistsSchools should teach intelligent design, appointee has said

Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?Brazil’s president will need to work with Congress for the country to make good on its energy potential. Revitalizing Brazil’s energy sector will be key

The Reconstruction of Brazilian Foreign PolicyReconstructing Brazilian foreign policy is urgent and indispensable. By leaving behind this shameful page of subservience and irrationality, let us once again place at the center of diplomatic action the defense of our independence, sovereignty, dignity, and national interests. Let us embody once more all the values, including solidarity and the search for dialogue, that have helped build the heritage and boost the pride of the Brazilian people.

Commodities 2021: Brazil eyes more oil industry reforms to lure investors

How Brazil Was ‘Ukrainized’After an obscure—and confusing—term burst into politics, the country’s far-right may be forever changed.

Trade X Infrastructure

Infrastructure investing will never be the sameTraditionally staid and stable, infrastructure investing has been shaken up by revolutions in energy, mobility, and digitization. Here’s how investors can stay ahead of the curve.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse