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An examination of how rape is deployed as a weapon of war through three historical case studies, and the enduring challenges of international accountability.
DiplomacyHow political discourse shapes international perceptions and transforms narratives into instruments of power in global affairs.
BrazilAn 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.
United NationsHow the Equal Earth projection intersects with cartography, geopolitics, the rise of Asia, and the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean.
BrazilAn analysis of how the election results could influence Brazilian foreign policy and shape ties with key international partners.
DevelopmentHow the happiness index can complement GDP and HDI, broadening the assessment of development and well-being in Brazil.
BrazilWhy the US imposes tariffs on Brazil despite running a trade surplus, and how Brazil is responding to the dispute.
BrazilAn 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.
BrazilThe U.S. designation of the PCC and Comando Vermelho redefines legal, financial, and compliance risks for American corporations operating in Brazil.
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BrazilHow war narratives produce indifference in Brazil and shape perceptions of human rights and conflict across the Global South.
BrazilHow 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.
BrazilAn analysis of how Benin seeks to reconnect with Afro-descendant Brazilians affected by the transatlantic slave trade, alongside its historical, legal, and political implications.
BrazilAn analysis of how necropolitics and lethal police violence challenge human rights standards in Rio de Janeiro through the lens of conventionality control.
BrazilFaith 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.
BrazilHow the deregulation of firearms in the United States drives illicit trafficking and arms Brazilian criminal factions, presenting a strategic paradox for Washington.
Human RightsThis study analyzes the Islamic State, digital recruitment, and radicalization, demonstrating how propaganda and social media expanded its global mobilization.
Human RightsAporophobia and the right to the city: how urban sanitization policies and hostile architecture exclude unhoused populations from Brazilian urbanization.
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Human RightsHow Indigenous leadership in the Amazon is redefining climate justice through transnational networks, territorial autonomy, and new pathways for global governance.
Human RightsAn analysis of the migration crisis in the United States and the rights of non-citizens in light of immigration policies and constitutional jurisprudence.
Human RightsAn analysis of how Trump, Nazi-fascism, and executive discretion intersect in the study of authoritarian practices and human rights.
International CooperationAn 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.
International CooperationAn examination of the OSCE's engagement in safeguarding human rights and supporting female survivors during the Bosnian War.
International TradeAn analysis of how international trade strengthens national competitiveness and expands global market presence through a broadened export base.
International TradeHow economic security is transforming global trade and reshaping geopolitical strategies in the twenty-first century.
Latin AmericaCriminal organizations in Latin America are diversifying their operations, infiltrating the formal economy, and expanding their political and financial influence.
Latin AmericaAn analysis of how Trump’s new tariffs on Brazil reinforce US influence in Latin America and their broader geopolitical implications.
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