Politics

Part III – Brazil in the Global Arena: Navigating Strengths and Vulnerabilities

While the initial segment of this analysis underscored the imperative of realism and the subsequent section delineated its institutional constraints, this third phase elucidates the strategic ramifications of internal instability.
World

Sustainability as a Competitive Differentiator: From Enthusiasm to Strategic Realism

Discussions surrounding sustainability today often carry a solemnity that frequently obscures the stark realities of economic facts.
World

The Farce of Global Order and the Collapse of Illusions

Global regulations have consistently been discretionary for powerful actors. We examine the decline of the multilateral narrative, European impotence, and the inherent risks for nations that persist in employing rhetorical diplomacy within a world driven by unvarnished interests.
Politics

Weak Governance, Weak Nation

In recent weeks, a series of legislative and executive actions have profoundly impacted the government: the rejection of the PIS/COFINS Provisional Measure, the Coastal Lands Bill, the Abortion Bill, the 'Blouses' Bill, fiscal equilibrium, and the perennial conflicts surrounding Petrobras, whether concerning dividends or management shifts, among other issues.
Sports

Is Football Becoming an Elite Sport?

Historically, football has consistently been perceived as the sport of the masses. From its inception, it captivated vast audiences and offered one of the rare avenues for individuals from lower socioeconomic strata to achieve prominence.
Politics

The Donald Trump Case and the Judiciary's Impact on Elections in Democratic Nations

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the United States witnessed an unprecedented event in its political history.
Sports

The Influx of Betting Platforms

While the legalization of sports betting is a recent development in Brazil, it is widely prevalent in other nations. The British, for instance, have a deeply ingrained culture of wagering in their daily lives.
Sports

A Farewell and Three Lessons on Loving Your Craft

This week, in less than 24 hours, Brazilian sports journalism mourned the loss of three of its icons: Washington Rodrigues, known as Apolinho; Sílvio Luiz; and Antero Greco.