Recent content by BrazilianPatriot

Let's analyze some facts: The FBI will open an office in Ecuador; Paraguay signed an agreement that provides for the free movement of American troops in its territory and special jurisdiction; Colombia was openly threatened by the Trump administration; Argentina survives thanks to agreements...

Do you really think Trump takes NATO into consideration in his actions? Just asking.

It looks like I'm seeing photos from World War II in real time.... so crazy

Israelis trying to destroy Hezbollah...

Russia and China militarily support Iran through technology exchanges (intelligence, radars, missiles, etc.). Many countries are supporting Iran "behind the scenes." However, no one wants to officially commit because this war has the potential to escalate significantly, so there is a lot of...

If by oxygen you mean the second largest reserve of rare earth elements and fresh water in the world, you are correct.

The nuclear issue is back on the agenda in Congress. I believe it's an inevitable step for a country the size of Brazil. As I said, our biggest challenge is finding the window of opportunity to mitigate retaliation. As you rightly pointed out, partnerships are the best way forward.

Exactly. And countries like Iran are willing to pay a price that American democracy will not tolerate. Iranians may be killed by the thousands and they will continue fighting. In the US, we will have midterm elections this year and coffins with the American flag will be a disaster for Trump...

This is the crux of the matter. A Brazilian move towards nuclear armament would likely face a massive response. It would generate chaos and distrust among its South American neighbors (given that South America is highly fragmented between countries explicitly aligned with the US, governed by...

Ironically, the attempt to expand their military power globally is a factor that led to the downfall of the greatest empires in history.

Thai-flagged ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz (The Iranians are not messing around)

There is significant critical debate in Brazil regarding American imperialism. Obviously, it's not in the mainstream media (which is an extension of the liberal media in the US). In any case, Trump has removed the mask of the empire; he doesn't even care. Countries have to react to this or they...

Exactly my point.

It's not about having enemy X or Y, it's about sovereignty. In today's world, where realism prevails and international law has turned to dust, only countries with deterrent power are respected. Just now, the US signed an agreement with Paraguay to send American troops to Paraguayan territory...

Brazil is developing a nuclear submarine and already masters uranium enrichment technology. Given Brazil's size, resources and regional position, could a nuclear deterrent eventually become part of its long-term strategic debate? Or would the diplomatic and economic costs of breaking the...