Strobe Talbott: An Unforgettable Diplomatic Legacy
James Goldgeier, in an interview with Stephan Kieninger, discusses his book “Securing Peace in Europe”, which analyzes the role of Strobe Talbott in US-Russia relations after the Cold War, highlighting his approach to maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative in politics, especially in NATO expansion and Russian opposition. It is based on archival sources and interviews, offering a new perspective on Talbott’s diplomacy during the Clinton administration and his contribution to peace.
Brazil Defends Against Trump’s High Tariffs
Lula implementa el programa Brasil Soberano para apoyar a empresas por los altos aranceles de Trump y fortalecer alianzas comerciales con los Brics, buscando mercados alternativos en Asia, y ampliando acuerdos incluyendo con la UE. Se teme reducción en exportaciones y PIB. Se implementa un plan con exenciones fiscales y créditos especialeros.
From Sea to River
Smotrich announces new settlements in E1 of the West Bank, hindering the creation of a Palestinian state and accelerating annexation, defying international protests and support for the Palestinian cause, ignoring the possibility of a future state and land continuity between the occupied north and south.
The Future of African Industry: An Interview with Brahima S. Coulibaly
The book ‘New Pathways to Creating Employment and Development in Africa’ analyzes structural transformation through ‘smokeless industries’ such as tourism, business services, agroprocessing, horticulture, ICT and modern transport, which promise employment, productivity and economic growth. It highlights the need for policies that develop basic infrastructure, labor training and competition, and recommends investing in education for young people.
Empowering Africa: Building Foundations for Entrepreneurial Success
In Africa, 22% of the active population undertakes entrepreneurship, with African women being the ones who undertake the most, although many businesses are in the informal sector. Structural and institutional barriers limit their growth.