Since 2025, Japan and South Korea have been reshaping their bilateral relations by prioritizing a strategic cooperation agenda despite the persistence of historical and territorial disputes. Unlike previous periods, the current governments have sought to compartmentalize sensitive issues, including Japan’s colonial legacy, wartime compensation, and the Dokdo/Takeshima islands dispute, preventing these disagreements from overshadowing cooperation in areas of shared interest.

Iran is inaugurating a new chapter in Middle Eastern history following what it presents as its victory in the Strait of Hormuz war. With the announcement of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran, lifting the naval blockade, restoring safe navigation through the strait, and recovering Iranian rights allegedly restricted by previous resolutions of the United States, the UN Security Council, and the International Atomic Energy Agency, a ne

The return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the presidency of the Republic in 2023 represented not only an internal political shift but also an attempt to rebuild Brazil’s international insertion. After a period marked by diplomatic strain, environmental tensions, and the weakening of Brazilian multilateralism, the new government once again began advocating for a more active role in international debates on climate, development, global governance, and South–South cooperation.

Qatar's 23% drop in oil revenues in Q1 2026 signals a structural decay in global energy after war escalated with Iran. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions at Ras Laffan exposed severe international logistical vulnerabilities. More than a regional crisis, this fierce shock is poised to trigger prolonged effects on global inflation, economic growth, and political stability.