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China's trade policy under President Xi Jinping is increasingly seen as challenging, as Europe and other actors, such as Switzerland, seek strategies to respond to Beijing's hegemonic ambitions and prepare for the growing economic tensions. #Handelspolitik #China #Europa (translated)

Leandro Ruschel interpreted a publication from Folha as an expression of a newsroom aligned with the PT and stated that, in his assessment, the TSE faction favorable to the regime was upset about having lost its hegemony in the court and the ability to persecute the right. https://t.co/1dKPuEQoDY #Política #Justiça #Brasil (translated)

Vinicius Carrion stated that the left has lost the youth despite maintaining, according to him, hegemony in the press and universities. He said that this demonstrated how the PT had frustrated the expectations of a generation and that even indoctrination had not been able to overcome what he called the cruelty of the reality imposed by petism. #Política #Jovens #PT (translated)

After the results of the primary elections were announced, Glucksmann said that he is a candidate for "breaking with macronism (the centrist policy of President Emmanuel Macron - editor's note)," as well as breaking "the hegemony" of Mélenchon on the left. #FrancuskaLewica #Glucksmann #wyboryprezydenckie (translated)

If the Spanish government under Pedro Sánchez has been able to refuse the increase of the military budget to 5% of GDP for fear of disrupting the social fabric, it is because it does not face the same degree of existential threats that Germany and other Eastern European NATO member countries face from a Putin who is at their doorstep and has even just threatened his neighbors with nuclear war. #DeudaNacional #EconomíaGlobal #Hegemonía (translated)

According to economist Peter Heather and classicist John Rapley in their book Why Empires Fall: Rome, America and the Future of the West (2023), U.S. debt is part of a broader debate about imperial decline, as debt is a symptom of a change in the global distribution of wealth and power. #DeudaNacional #EconomíaGlobal #Hegemonía (translated)

The article by Shlomo Ben Ami examines how the growing national debt of the United States, which has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, reflects a decline comparable to that of the Roman Empire due to its inability to adapt to a new global distribution of wealth and power, which could lead to internal social and political conflicts. #DeudaNacional #EconomíaGlobal #Hegemonía (translated)

The article by Hugo Dantas discusses the rise of party mania in Portugal, highlighting the formation of new parties and the subsequent political fragmentation that has challenged the hegemony of the PS and the PSD, contributing to a decline of the political center in the country. #Partidomania #PolíticaPortuguesa #Eleições2026 (translated)

Karina Michelin stated that the cover of the October 10 to 16 edition of *The Economist* featured the phrase “The Bolsonaros are back” and that the editorial described Brazil as a right-wing country. According to her, the magazine, which had made severe criticisms of Jair Bolsonaro, did not express support for the family but acknowledged a political shift in the country. Michelin wrote that after the first round, Flávio Bolsonaro entered the decisive race ahead of Lula, with about 47% of the valid votes against 45%. She said that the magazine considered him the favorite for October 25 and projected his victory. The author also attributed to the publication the assessment that the PL expanded its presence in the Senate and the Chamber, while the right consolidated its space in the largest electoral colleges. According to Michelin, the magazine linked Lula's decline to the cost of living, debt, fiscal difficulties, scandals, and the loss of strength of his discourse among young people. Michelin stated that the dominance of the PT faced a rupture that, in her view, could not be explained solely by anti-PT sentiment or by the figure of Jair Bolsonaro. Although Lula was still contesting the presidency and the ballots of October 25 would provide the final result, she concluded that the right was not a passing wave and that Brazilians had brought the Bolsonaros back. #Brasil #Política #Eleições (translated)

Due to the "exclusionary, hegemonic cultural policy" of the past decade and a half, it is necessary to reassess state-funded cultural institutions, including the MMA – wrote Zoltán Tarr, the minister responsible for social relations and culture, on his Facebook page on Thursday, according to MTI. #MMA #kultúra #államiintézmények (translated)

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, is seeking to surpass 70 deputies in the elections to position his party in a battle for political hegemony, which could complicate the legislature for the PP and benefit the PSOE in its aspiration to win. #Vox #PSOE #Elecciones2026 (translated)

"Germany has become a major obstacle to Russian hegemonic power projection in Europe and thus a target for Russian actions." Russia sees Germany as the "main adversary," said Martin Jäger, head of the German foreign intelligence service BND, on Monday in the Bundestag. #BND #Putin #Deutschland (translated)

The article analyzes the imminent withdrawal of the United States from the Middle East, marking the end of its hegemony in the region and suggesting that this could open the door to a new phase of reckonings or a new beginning, with the possibility that powers like Iran position themselves in the resulting power vacuum. #OrientePróximo #Hegemonía #Irán (translated)

The Geopolitical Analysis stated that the Brazilian agribusiness could be severely harmed if the right became hegemonic in the country. According to the author, the sector benefited from sales to China, but Beijing purchased Brazilian products for reasons of competitiveness and strategic partnership, without a special bond with Brazil. He also wrote that, in a direct competition with the United States, the end of a Brazilian government aligned with Beijing could lead China to diversify its suppliers and reduce demand for Brazilian products. #Agronegócio #China #EUA (translated)

Hans von der Burchard reported that BND chief Martin Jäger warned during a intelligence hearing in the Bundestag of a growing threat from Russia. Germany could become involved in a violent conflict with Russia; the attempted attack in Leipzig is an example of this. According to Jäger, no other country currently poses a similarly direct and comprehensive threat. Russia is pushing for confrontation because Germany does not accept Moscow's policies and its attack on Ukraine, and supports its alliance partners. Jäger stated that Russia is assessing Germany's reaction and interprets any sign of uncertainty as an invitation for further pressure. Vladimir Putin cannot simply end the war against Ukraine without jeopardizing his power base at home, and therefore must demonstrate success. Although the Russian leadership is aware of the limits of their military and economic means, they compensate for weaknesses with repression, resource allocation towards the war, as well as determination and willingness to take risks. Moscow assumes that the West will not withstand the pressure and relies on its weaknesses. For the upcoming winter, Jäger expects particularly harsh Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia may also attempt to disrupt Western arms production and deliveries using military means, and to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine through intimidation and interference. He anticipates renewed nuclear threats. Currently, there are no indications of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory; however, low-level military activities, especially in the Baltics, as well as so-called false-flag operations cannot be excluded. Jäger described Russia's actions as a shadow war and warned of a continuing real danger of attacks in Germany. According to von der Burchard, the BND sees itself as the first line of defense; the contribution referred to an intelligence reform with new powers. #Russland #Ukraine #Sicherheit (translated)

"Can we be sure that this weapon will never be used? Of course not. We must take this into account and avoid it." The Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin, stated on Thursday that it is very likely that international conflicts will continue as the world changes, but he believes that the situation will improve with the decline of what he called "Western hegemony." #Putin #atacnuclear #tensiunimilitare (translated)

"Regardless of the scenario that will unfold globally in the coming years, the continuation of international conflicts is, unfortunately, very likely. This is partly due to the fact that fundamental changes in progress — and the opportunities they provide — are fueling ambitions and the desire to take risks in hopes of seemingly huge gains.” Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the probability of international disputes continuing is very high as the world changes, but that the situation will improve with the decline of what he called "Western hegemony," Reuters reports. #VladimirPutin #conflicteinternationale #hegemonieoccidentala (translated)