Americas
The rise of Space Commands
By Marçal Sanmartí · 20/01/2023
There is nothing new under the sun Many were surprised when the United States announced the creation of a Space Force as a separate branch of its army in 2019. The truth is that the concept is not new. The very first Space Force was created back in 1992 by Russia. But it had a […]
Elections in Brazil, the origins of polarization
By Marcelo Silva · 04/10/2022
On Sunday, Brazil held its 16th election since its democratization in 1988. International media has focused on the possibility that these elections will become the first to be contested, in a manner reminiscent of the presidential elections in the United States two years ago. This has become a possibility after a period of intense polarization, […]
The geoeconomics of the supply shock beyond the pandemic
By Miquel Vila · 07/12/2021
Geopolitics often analyses how polities design, compete and secure access and transport of resources, armies, and people across territories. That is to say, logistics. Therefore, the current global supply chain crisis will indisputably impact the geopolitical realm, going way beyond the challenge of dealing with empty shelves during Christmas. Mainstream analysts still insist that we […]
Biden and the future of democracies
By Adrià Fortet · 13/03/2021
Authors: Miquel Gil and Adrià Fortet Pictures coming out of Capitol Hill during its assault on January 6 had a profound effect on American and international public opinions. To some, the assault on the seat of Congress was the culmination of an authoritarian escalation tied to the person of then-President Donald Trump, a quasi-fascist strongman […]