Notas Internacionales
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Now what? The limits of tariff-driven economic statecraft after IEEPA
By Kari Heerman for Brookings The use of tariffs as a primary tool of U.S. economic statecraft has reached a critical turning point. Following years of trade policy defined by…
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2026 is a decisive year for North America
By Jose Medina Mora for Brookings The year 2026 will be a turning point for the prosperity of North American families. Under the USMCA framework, Mexico, the United States, and…
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Why MAGA Fears Europe
Transatlantic Tensions Resurface At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, American officials softened their tone but not their substance toward Europe. Whereas rhetoric sounded conciliatory, the strategic message signaled a widening…
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America’s Latest Middle-East Fiasco
Escalation in the Middle East After joint US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated across the region, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict. Meanwhile, Washington signaled operations could…
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After the strike: The danger of war in Iran
Context and Immediate Aftermath The joint U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s supreme leader and shocked global politics, sparking widespread protests and retaliatory attacks. Despite this blow, Iran’s entrenched power structures remain…
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What to look out for at this year’s meeting of China’s legislature
Introduction and Context China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), will meet in early March for its annual session that shapes national priorities and policy direction. Strategic Setting This session…
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Building Drought Resilience Across Southern Africa: A Regional Imperative
Southern Africa stands on the front line of the climate crisis. Drought is no longer an occasional shock, it is becoming a defining feature of the region’s future. These droughts…
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Hope on the front lines: What we saw during our return to Sudan
After years of crisis and conflict in Sudan, recent visits to communities on the front lines reveal both immense suffering and surprising resilience among ordinary people. Despite widespread destruction of…
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5 days in Indonesia: How people, not pipes, keep water flowing
Across Indonesia, access to safe and reliable water depends less on pipes and infrastructure and more on the resilience and adaptive capacity of the people who manage, distribute, and safeguard…
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A drier future? Strengthening drought resilience in Latin America
Drought in Latin America is exposing structural weaknesses that long predate climate change. Water scarcity is colliding with inequality, fragile institutions, informal labor markets, and uneven infrastructure investment. The result…
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Adaptation for utility transformation: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, water utilities sit at the center of a quiet but consequential crisis. Climate change is intensifying droughts and floods, cities are expanding rapidly, and…
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Youth leading the future of health in Africa: Conversation with Manuel Ntumba
Young people in Africa are emerging as powerful agents of change in the health sector, using innovation, leadership and community engagement to tackle some of the continent’s toughest health challenges.…
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Gulf States Targeted in Iranian Retaliation Against US Assets
En: Medio OrienteStrategic Fallout of Operation Epic Fury On February 28, 2026, the Middle East witnessed a massive escalation as the Islamic Republic of Iran launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against…
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The hidden cost of water in Europe and Central Asia
Across Europe and Central Asia, water may appear readily available, but the full cost of providing safe, reliable water and sanitation services is often hidden from view. Aging infrastructure, underinvestment,…
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US-Israeli Strikes on Iran: Trump’s Rhetoric of Annihilation
En: Medio OrienteA Decisive Escalation in the Middle East On February 28, 2026, the global geopolitical landscape shifted violently as President Donald Trump utilized a high-level televised address to describe the ongoing…
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Industrial Backlash to Climate Deregulation in the United States
The Paradox of Deregulation and Market Stability In a detailed 2025 analysis, the Brookings Institution examines the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to dismantle established climate and environmental regulations. While traditional…
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Judicial Oversight of Trade Policy: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tariff Authority
A Defining Moment for Executive Power in Trade In a comprehensive 2026 analysis, experts from the Brookings Institution examine the far-reaching implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding…
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Indonesian Peacekeeping in Gaza: Balancing Solidarity and Strategic Interests
A Landmark Deployment Amidst Regional Volatility In late February 2026, Al Jazeera reported on the historic decision by the Indonesian government to prepare its troops for a peacekeeping mission in the…
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Russian Recruitment of African Mercenaries: Implications for the Ukrainian Conflict
The Escalation of Foreign Combatant Involvement In late February 2024, Ukrainian intelligence officials claimed that Russia has successfully enlisted over 1,000 mercenaries from several African nations to bolster its front-line…
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The Canada-India Diplomatic Reset: Strategic Realignment Under Prime Minister Mark Carney
A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations In February 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a high-stakes official visit to India, signaling a decisive end to a period of…
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UN Approves First Paris Agreement Carbon Credits
A New Era for Global Carbon Markets In February 2026, the United Nations officially approved the first batch of carbon credits under the new market mechanism established by Article 6.4…
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La esclavitud: ¿el mayor crimen contra la humanidad?
La Unión Africana impulsará ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas una resolución para que la esclavitud transatlántica sea reconocida como el crimen más grave contra la humanidad. La iniciativa,…
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Kim reelegido líder del partido gobernante norcoreano
Kim Jong-un fue reelegido como secretario general del Partido del Trabajo de Corea durante el congreso quinquenal celebrado en Pyongyang, consolidando formalmente su posición como líder supremo de Corea del…
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Irán se prepara para un ataque de Estados Unidos con despliegue militar, amenaza de guerra híbrida y sitios nucleares fortificados
El líder supremo iraní, Ali Jameneí, advirtió esta semana que cualquier ataque estadounidense tendrá respuesta, en alusión directa al despliegue naval de Washington en Oriente Próximo. Sus palabras llegan en…
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Cae Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho’, el narco más buscado, en un operativo de seguridad
El Ejército mexicano abatió este domingo a Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, líder del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación(CJNG), en un operativo desplegado en Tapalpa, Jalisco. Según la Secretaría de la Defensa, la…
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Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico
A US-backed military operation has resulted in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” one of Mexico’s most wanted drug lords. Mexican special forces located and killed…
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Siria desmantela el mayor campo para mujeres del ISIS tras una fuga masiva
Al menos 16.000 mujeres vinculadas al ISIS y sus hijos escaparon del campo de Al Hol, en el noreste de Siria, aprovechando el caos generado durante el traspaso de control…
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China Article IV Consultation 2025
IMF Assessment of Macroeconomic Stability and Reform Priorities The China Article IV Consultation released by the International Monetary Fund provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s macroeconomic outlook at a…
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Fiscal Reform: Strengthening the People’s Republic of China’s Revenue and Social Safety Nets
The Need for Modernized Public Finance The 2026 IMF report emphasizes that the People’s Republic of China’s fiscal system requires a fundamental overhaul to support its transition to a consumption-led…
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México se aproxima a superar a China en el superávit comercial con Estados Unidos
Estados Unidos enfrenta un cambio importante en la dinámica de su comercio de bienes con México y China. En 2025, México se acercó a superar a China como el país…