November 2016 - Changing World

Stefano Loi describes the differing reactions by the US political elite to Fidel Castro’s death and advances predictions on the future of US-Cuba relations.

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November 30, 2016 Luís Nuno Rodrigues

Portugal and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Luís Nuno Rodrigues analyzes diplomatic conversations between Portugal and the US during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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November 29, 2016 Ana Mónica Fonseca

Um vislumbre de Cuba através dos seus arquivos

Ana Mónica Fonseca salienta a importância da documentação cubana sobre as relações entre Cuba e África, agora disponibilizada online pelo investigador Piero Gleijeses.

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November 29, 2016 Giulia Daniele

Trump’s Victory and the (Un)Feasible Future in Palestine/Israel

Giulia Daniele comments on the very discouraging prospects for the role of Trump’s future Administration in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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November 29, 2016 Mirko Stefanovic

President Trump and the future of US policies in the Middle East

Mirko Stefanovic analyses the future choices of Donald Trump with regard to the Middle East, especially in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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November 28, 2016 Mónica Canário

Climate Change Talks: Will We Always Have Paris?

Mónica Canário explores the history of climate change accords, and explains what the recently signed Paris Agreement brings to the table.

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November 28, 2016 Cátia Miriam Costa

Em Português nos Entendemos: o Papel da Língua Portuguesa no Mundo

Cátia Miriam Costa analisa o papel cultural, político e diplomático da língua portuguesa como um dos idiomas mais falados do mundo.

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November 27, 2016 David Ferreira

¿Cómo le decimos adiós a Fidel?: World Leaders React

David Ferreira summarises some of the reflections and tributes that political leaders around the world have made in the aftermath of Fidel Castro’s passing.