Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques

This article reframes contemporary global governance as structural transformation rather than decline. Introducing strategic pluralism, normative blending, and polycentricity, it shows how Global South actors act as co-creators of flexible, multi-scalar authority through pragmatic alliances and context-specific norm-making.

Trump’s disruptive policies could inadvertently provide the impetus to bring Europe and Latin America closer together. With smart policies, the incoming German government can leverage shared interests for a renewed partnership.

Energy transitions should prioritize justice, ensuring universal and reliable energy access at an affordable price for lower-income groups. Our analysis focuses on the significant expansion of wind and photovoltaic energy in Brazil’s northeastern state of Ceará from 2012 to 2022.

The G20 summit in Brazil will take place at a crossroads in the global power dynamic. The traditional dominance of the rich nations is being challenged by a more united Global South, while diplomatic bridges need to be built to address pressing economic, political, and environmental issues.

In the 21st century, the People’s Republic of China has risen as one of the main centers of the world economy. This result is attributed to the process of opening and modernization, which promoted China’s integration into the world economy. The role of the State in planning and implementing policies that seek to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) is central to this process.

Die Handelsbeziehungen wachsen kontinuierlich. Für China ist Brasilien ein Türöffner für den Markt in Südamerika. Auch eine politische Annährung der beiden Länder steht zur Diskussion.

El presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, ha optado por recurrir a su nueva arma predilecta: los aranceles.

Organiser: Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation e.V. (Berlin) (FES Berlin), Friedrich Ebert Foundation Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Speaker), Dr. Johannes Plagemann (Speaker), Prof. Dr. Miriam Prys-Hansen (Speaker)

As global cooperation fragments, this piece examines how the G20 can act in a weakened multilateral order, what South Africa’s presidency could deliver, and how Germany can help make it a success.

Conference of the Association of Heterodox Economics, King’s College London, London Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Speaker)

The neo-mercantilist approach has gained more traction in the Global North, while China is trying to support globalisation, openness and integration. This article aims to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of the new geopolitical context of US–China rivalry on multinational investment in China.