Marcus Vinicius De Freitas
Professor, China Foreign Affairs University
Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
The Chinese government’s white paper, ‘China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations,[1]’ issued on April 9, 2025, in response to the…
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OpinionApril 4, 2025The author of this opinion, Othman Mezouar, is a 2023 alumnus of the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. April 6 each year marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a day dedicated to recognizing the potential of sport as a driver of social change and foundation for…
OpinionMarch 26, 2025Ce commentaire a été publié initialement sur commentaire.fr La question du protectionnisme ne date pas du retour triomphal de Donald Trump, ni même de sa première élection : elle hante la mondialisation depuis le début du xxie siècle. Le nouveau programme du Président américain oblige toutefois…Related topics:
OpinionMarch 14, 2025The author of this opinion, Florencio Venté, is a 2024 alumnus of the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. Culture, diasporas, and diplomacy are strongly connected when it comes to promoting exchanges and fostering social inclusion, economic development, and the building of…Related topics:
OpinionMarch 13, 2025Libya faces a paradox: it has a bloated public sector employing millions, yet a crippling unemployment crisis, especially among young people. According to the Libyan Audit Bureau’s 2023 report[1], over two million people work for the government, a figure that excludes state-owned enterprises such…
OpinionMarch 7, 2025L'article original en anglais a été initialement publié par Devex La course pour le poste du prochain Secrétaire général de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU), dont la désignation aura lieu en 2026, a commencé, discrètement. À l’occasion de la célébration de la Journée internationale des…Related topics:
OpinionFebruary 21, 2025Africa First, But Africa Not Alone As the world grapples with economic fragmentation, geopolitical realignments, and an accelerating polycrisis, Africa finds itself at a historic crossroads. With its vast resources, demographic dynamism, and a growing consumer base, the continent has the potential…
OpinionFebruary 20, 2025La Journée mondiale de la justice sociale est célébrée ce 20 février 2025 sous le thème « Renforcer une transition juste pour un avenir durable » et se tient dans un contexte marqué par une régression des engagements internationaux creusant les écarts et mettant en péril la justice sociale partout…Related topics:
OpinionFebruary 20, 2025The United Nations was built on a promise: to create a world in which justice, equality, and human dignity prevail. Arising from the ashes of the Second World War, the UN’s charter is filled with lofty ideals—social progress, human rights, and “better standards of life in larger freedom.” Decades…Related topics:
OpinionJanuary 30, 2025This Opinion was originally published in Project Syndicate As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, African countries have an opportunity to advocate for equitable carbon-pricing mechanisms that align climate action with sustainable development. While cutting emissions is important, so…Related topics:
OpinionJanuary 29, 2025This Opinion was originally published in Project Syndicate In today's global economy, developing countries must embrace a new policy framework that strengthens their macroeconomic resilience, harnesses technology for productivity growth, and fosters growth and structural transformation. None of…Related topics:
OpinionDecember 27, 2024Ce récit a été initialement publié dans l'ouvrage Le leadership féminin au Maroc : De l’invisibilité à la visibilité Si le combat des femmes marocaines a une histoire, et si des figures féminines emblématiques ont marqué par leur bravoure, leur diplomatie ou leur talent l’histoire du Maroc, il…
OpinionDecember 20, 2024The agreement reached at COP 29 to provide $300 billion annually in climate financing to developing countries (excluding China) by 2035 marks a significant milestone, tripling the previous target. Yet, the response from developing countries has been overwhelmingly negative. A statement from the…Related topics:
OpinionDecember 2, 2024This blog was originaly published on orfonline.org. The maritime industry is the lifeblood of global trade, with ships carrying over 90 percent of all merchandise trade, and the global logistics market accounting for 8-12 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP). The smooth functioning of…Related topics:
OpinionDecember 2, 2024At the recent Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai (15-17 October), a thought-provoking session titled “Skills in the Age of AI” brought together international experts to examine how artificial intelligence will impact the future of work and education. The discussions highlighted…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 29, 2024After the European Parliament cleared the 26 candidates proposed by Member States to form the European Commission for 2024-2029, the new European super-ministers will take up their functions on 1 December, with a revised portfolio structure. Where does Africa fit into this new organizational chart…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 29, 2024Following the European Parliament’s approval of the 26 candidates proposed by Member States to form the new European Commission (2024-2029), the new European super-ministers will take office on 1 December. Notably, for the first time, the core of “Europe’s government” includes two representatives…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 28, 2024ربما شكّلت نتائج الانتخابات الأمريكية مفاجأةً للعديد من المراقبين، حيث أظهرت العديد من الدروس المهمة حول التحولات الجديدة المرتبطة بإدارة الرأي العام وقدرة هذا الأخير على التعبير عن توجهاته بطرق قد تكون مدهشة، خاصة للمتخصصين في مجال ما يُطلَق عليه "علم اتجاهات الرأي العام" "، الذي يتسم بأساليب…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 27, 2024إذا تبنينا نهج التحليل الديمقراطي لتفسير أسباب الهزيمة ودرسنا أسباب صعود ترامب مقابل تراجع الديمقراطيين، نجد أن السردية المطروحة غالبًا ما تفترض أن الرأي العام يجب أن يتبنى تلقائيًا الخيار الديمقراطي ، وأن أي انحراف عن ذلك يعكس وجود خلل ما . غير أن هذا التحليل ، يكشف أن الخلل الأول يكمن في طبيعة…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 20, 2024This blog was originally published in the book Urban Sustainable Development: Governance, Finance, and Politics, a collaborative effort by the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) and the Rio de Janeiro City Hall. The Policy Center for the New South has contributed as a Knowledge…
OpinionNovember 19, 2024Sudan, a nation long defined by civil strife, military coups, and an uneven trajectory towards democratic norms, now faces a devastating internal war. The eruption of conflict on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has escalated into a…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 14, 2024The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is characterised by its diversity in political systems, economic conditions, and social structures. It is home to a mix of high-income countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as low-income and conflict-affected…Related topics:
OpinionNovember 14, 2024At the COP29 climate summit that began on November 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, one of the main focuses is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Article 6, introduced at COP21 in 2015 and shaped through years of negotiation, enables countries to meet climate targets collaboratively, either through…Related topics:
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OpinionNovember 5, 2024This brief presents an analysis of key trends and observations from the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which I participated through the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) Election Exchange Program, organized in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State. The program…Related topics:
OpinionOctober 30, 2024Beyond partisan rhetoric, November's election in the United States can determine America's approach to a rapidly shifting world order. Donald Trump's first term, from 2016 to 2020, marked a historic departure from the post-Second World War bipartisan consensus. His ‘America First’ approach…Related topics:Go to top
OpinionOctober 25, 2024Ding, dang, dong… Vous avez certainement entendu sonner le carillon. C’est la rentrée. Ou les rentrées. Elles s’étalent sur quasiment deux mois tant la reprise est plurielle et concerne des acteurs ou des agents multiples. La rentrée des élèves, tout d’abord. À la mi-septembre déjà, ils ont enlevé…
OpinionOctober 16, 2024Depuis que l’économie a été reconnue par les Nobel, en 1969, c’est à elle que revient de clore la semaine des cérémonies consacrées à la remise des prix. C’est ainsi que le 14 octobre 2024 trois hommes ont été nominés par l’Académie suédoise : un économiste turco-américain, Daron Acemoglu (MIT), un…Related topics:
OpinionOctober 2, 2024La nouvelle était largement attendue : mercredi 18 septembre 2024, et pour la première fois depuis 2020, la Réserve fédérale américaine (Fed) a diminué ses taux directeurs, les portant ainsi à 4,75 % et 5 %, soit une baisse significative de 50 points de base. En repli quasi-constant depuis juin…Related topics:
OpinionSeptember 23, 2024The 2024 Presidential election in the United States will be historic and consequential. Both candidates are history-making in different ways. Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, is the first woman of African and Asian descent to become the Democratic Party’s nominee, while President…Related topics:
OpinionSeptember 20, 2024La dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale par le président Emmanuel Macron, le 9 juin 2024, a marqué un moment décisif dans l’histoire politique contemporaine de la France. Cette décision, prise dans un contexte de forte fragmentation politique, a des implications profondes pour la Ve République et…Related topics:
OpinionSeptember 5, 2024In November, U.S. voters will decide who will take control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and their political parties differ significantly on key economic policy proposals that will heavily impact the economy of the country and,…Related topics:
OpinionSeptember 4, 2024History is unfolding before our eyes. These are days that could define the future of our world. The United Nations is calling for a “Summit for the Future,” promising “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” This vision will take shape on September 23-24, 2024, in New York City. António…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 30, 2024A Global Deluge is Needed The phrase “rural Africa” evokes vivid images of remote communities battling droughts and floods, where wandering elephant herds plunder scarce farmland, and aging lions encroach on villages, preying on dogs, chickens, and occasionally even humans. These once-majestic…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 30, 2024This opinion was originally published in japanupclose.web-japan.orgIntense diplomatic ballet in Africa The past two years have been marked by two important visits: that of Prime Minister Kishida visit to four countries in 2023, and his Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko visit Yoko to three countries…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 29, 2024Some of the designs are etched into the desert sand like intricate spiderwebs. Others wind through African jungles like giant serpents, transforming pristine landscapes into conduits of profit, constructed from metal, plastic, and cement. Pipes, endless pipes, stretching for thousands of kilometers…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 16, 2024Negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in Sudan began in Geneva this week, marking a critical step toward ending the 16-month-long conflict that has ravaged the nation. Co-organized by the United States and Switzerland, the talks focus on addressing the severe humanitarian crisis and…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 9, 2024Closer to a ‘Third World War’ When in the last week of July, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Trump at his estate in Florida, the Republican candidate insisted to his visitor, who is attempting to eliminate all hopes of an independent Palestinian states through violence and…
OpinionAugust 9, 2024In today’s world, sports have taken on a role traditionally held by religion, offering a deep sense of community, purpose, and identity to people. Its impact has been magnified by globalisation, digital technology, social media, and the rise of streaming platforms. These elements create a sense of…Related topics:
OpinionAugust 8, 2024Most of the Population Does Not Benefit Until mid-2021, cruise ships moved with all their glitz and glamour into Venice’s Guidecca Canal, overshadowing the historic buildings, the foundations of which were destabilized with every wave, and threatening fisher boats and cappuccino lovers sitting…menu
