Russian election
23 | March | 2018
The presidential election of March 18 confirmed all the projections of a comfortable victory for Vladimir Putin. Despite the ongoing economic crisis and the various conflicts (from Ukraine to Syria) in which the country has been involved, the election campaign focused on security issues and the affirmation of Russia as a great power.
Syrian Conflict
11 | April | 2018
Since the cease-fire reached by Jordan, the USA and Russia, took effect on the 9th of July, tensions have de-escalated, with the Islamic State sustaining a number of heavy defeats. In various parts of Syria, negotiations for rebuilding are already under way, while talk increases of the nearing endgame and the maintenance of Assad in power.
Political Crisis in Brazil II
9 | April | 2018
The Brazilians went back to the streets against the government, demanding the demotion of the president, Michel Temer. This time the demonstration was about the revelation of a recorded conversation that indicates the president was involved in bribing.
Tensions with North Korea
5 | April | 2018
Following the successful launching, by North Korea, of an intercontinental ballistic missile, on July 4th, tensions in the Korean peninsula are mounting, as well as the level of threat to international security.
