The Trump Administration's Brazil Tariff Offensive Targets Sovereign Responses to Big Tech Analysis Trump’s tariff hike on Brazil targets its digital sovereignty, pressuring it to ease Big Tech regulations. Backed by tech giants and Bolsonaro allies, the move drew backlash from Brazil’s government and civil society defending democratic control over tech platforms. By Alexandre Arns Gonzales and Jonas Valente
"Multilateralism is not a threat to sovereignty, it is its modern expression" Speech High multipolarity, low multilateralism: In a world in crisis, María Fernanda Espinosa challenges our assumptions, critiques the global financial architecture, and offers a bold vision for the future of the United Nations. By Maria Fernanda Espinosa
International Court of Justice Decision Turns Climate Justice into Law Analysis The recent ICJ ruling is a landmark decision for the fight against climate change, addressing state responsibility for ambitious, scientifically supported climate action. It also clears the path for potential climate reparations in the future. By Liane Schalatek
13th European History Forum: Commemoration in Disruptive Times Conference Report The 13th edition of its European History Forum was held under the title: “80 Years of Narratives about the End of the Second World War”. How is the pivotal year 1945 remembered in the countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe? By Marion Kraske
COP29: Baku Dossier The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024 under the motto “In Solidarity for a Green World”. This dossier contains analyses and comments on the most important negotiating points.
"Disruption Is a Job Description for All of Us" Speech Global power is fracturing, demographics are diverging, and trade is no longer a win-win game. Carlos Lopes outlines why aid is outdated, AI is unequal, and multilateralism is on life support – and what that means for a world in flux. By Carlos Lopes
As Gaza Is Devastated, so Is International Law Presidents' column The destruction of Gaza is not only a humanitarian catastrophe, but also a violation of international law. Germany and the EU must finally leverage all the means at their disposal to stand up for human rights. By Imme Scholz
Trump's Budget: Climate Losses, Welfare Cuts, and More Deportations Analysis The Trump Administration’s new budget law is a back door to implementing major portions of the MAGA agenda. It could become one of the most destructive, anti-climate, anti-poor, and anti-working class pieces of legislation in US history. By Teresa Eder, Drew Mitnick, Katharina Obser, Brendan O'Donnell, Carl Roberts and Hannah Winnick
COP30 in Brazil: Climate Change and the Point of No Return Analysis Climate governance has been captured by solutions that involve the financialization of nature. The first COP in the Amazon is an opportunity to face the impacts of these projects, betting on the rights and territorial sovereignty of Amazonian populations. By Camila Moreno