COP30 Climate Summit

COP30 Climate Summit: New Zealand’s Climate Credibility in Question as COP30 Opens in Brazil

As the world gathers in the Amazonian city of Belém for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit, New Zealand’s delegation finds itself under an unusual shadow. Once seen as a small but progressive leader in climate policy, Wellington’s credibility is...
COP30 Brazil

COP30 Climate Summit: World Leaders Converge in Amazon; Cop30 Opens Amid Division, Doubt, and Defiance

The world’s most consequential climate summit, Cop30, has opened in the steamy Amazonian port city of Belém, Brazil. Amid rainforest heat and political tension, negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered to decide the planet’s next steps against climate catastrophe....
COP30 Brazil

Paris Agreement at a Crossroads: As COP30 Opens in Brazil, Climate Diplomacy Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

For a decade, the Paris Agreement on climate change has weathered shocks that could easily have broken it — from the first term of U.S. President Donald Trump to the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple regional conflicts. Yet, despite political turbulence...
BRICS

Can BRICS’ Multipolar Vision Survive the Bloc’s Structural Power Inequalities?

The extraordinary virtual summit of BRICS, convened on 8 September 2025 under Brazil’s rotating presidency, offered both a reaffirmation of the bloc’s multipolar ambitions and a sobering reminder of its enduring internal asymmetries. While the grouping — now enlarged and...
Akash Missile System

Akash Missile: India Pitches Akash Missile System to Brazil as Defence Ties Deepen

India is reported to have proposed the supply of its indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile system to Brazil, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi on Wednesday. According to officials...
Vladimir Putin, China Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi

Trump’s Tariffs: How Washington’s Punishment Is Driving BRICS Closer Together

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, few doubted he would double down on his trademark trade wars. What few predicted was that his sweeping tariffs would reshape the geopolitics of the world’s largest emerging economies,...
Canadian Roshel Senator Armored Vehicles

Brazil’s Federal Military Police Enhances Tactical Capabilities with Acquisition of Canadian Roshel Senator Armored Vehicles for Special Forces

The Government of the Federal District (GDF) has procured six Roshel Senator armored vehicles for the Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal (PMDF). This high-profile acquisition, involving both Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) variants, reflects a broader...
TD-150 integrates a Miss Distance Indicator (MDI) for recording the proximity of intercept attempts

Brazil Unveils ATD-150: First Fully Indigenous Jet-Powered UAV Signals a New Chapter in Defense Technology

In a bold step for Brazil’s defense and aerospace industries, Nest Design Aerospace has officially introduced the ATD-150 — the first 100% domestically designed jet-powered unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in the country’s history. Developed as an advanced aerial target drone,...
Iran UCAV Kaman 22

Brazil’s Drone Dilemma: Seeking ITAR-Free UAVs as Iran Showcases Kaman 22 at LAAD2025

Strategic Shift in Latin America’s Defense Landscape Brazil has signaled its intent to acquire armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) free from U.S. export restrictions, while Iran showcased its latest drone offerings at a major Latin American defense exhibition. This development...
Vladimir Putin-Anwar Ibrahim

Russia Promotes Trade and Investment with Malaysia Amid Deepening Bilateral Ties

Russia has been actively promoting trade and investment opportunities with Malaysia, highlighting its strategic importance amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Recent months have seen a flurry of activity, with Russian ministers and business delegations visiting Malaysia to solidify economic ties. These...
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