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Partidos políticos en acción en mítines y reuniones de coalición.
Globalization

Insights from the Democracy and Policy: Envisioning a Global Democratic Future Conference

The conference ‘Democracy and Politics: Reimagining a Global Democratic Future’ underscored the need for new democratic visions to strengthen resilience and address current challenges. Solutions were discussed, the role of parties, interaction between institutions and citizenship, global strategies, and the impact of technology, highlighting collaboration between actors to counter authoritarian risks.

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September 3, 2025
Los gráficos y las tablas ilustran las tendencias del desempeño fiscal de Francia.
Globalization

France: Fiscal Consolidation and the Reduction of Differences between Peripheral and Central Countries

France has faced fiscal challenges since 2009, with rising budget deficits and public debt, while the political crisis is exacerbated by the fall of Michel Barnier’s government in 2024. Italy is also facing problems due to its high debt and low growth. The French fiscal situation is delicate, affecting the economy and recessing that of the financial markets.

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September 3, 2025
Un mapa que muestra la influencia interconectada de China, Rusia e India.
Globalization

Xi, Putin, Modi: The Architects of the New World Order

In Tianjin, leaders of China, Russia, and India advocate for a new global order. Xi Jinping criticizes arrogant behaviors and urges opposition to the Cold War mentality. Putin defends the invasion of Ukraine. Modi seeks independence from the US and establishes relations with Russia and China. The meeting, in a global shift, shows Asia expanding its influence through the SCO under Beijing’s leadership.

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September 3, 2025
Mapas e imágenes de los yacimientos minerales y la energía renovable de África.
Globalization

Lessons for Africa from the Critical Minerals Agreement between the US and Ukraine.

The critical minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine in 2025 offers lessons to Africa on sovereignty and participation in global value chains. Africa has vital minerals for the energy transition, but needs to improve structural transformation and local value addition. Ukraine’s integration into Western green value chains highlights the importance of balancing extractive relationships with local value addition.

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September 3, 2025