Voice of Silence: Revolutionising Domestic Violence Reporting
Discover how the groundbreaking "Voice of Silence" campaign is reshaping domestic violence reporting in Brazil, empowering deaf and hearing-impaired women...| Campaigns of the World
Leaked data shows Meta's controversial "Vibes" AI video feed is finding a massive audience in emerging markets, even as Western users and rivals reject the flood of automated content. The post Meta’s ‘Vibes’ AI Feed Hits 2 Million Daily Users, Fueled by ‘AI Slop’ Strategy in Emerging Markets appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Discover how the groundbreaking "Voice of Silence" campaign is reshaping domestic violence reporting in Brazil, empowering deaf and hearing-impaired women...| Campaigns of the World
Next month, Brazil will have the chance to redefine climate leadership, not through declarations, but through delivery.| Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
The historic #COP30 opened in Belém in the Amazonian state of Pará on Monday with two days dedicated to cities.... The post C40 at COP30: The COP of cities, implementation, and truth appeared first on C40 Cities.| News Archive - C40 Cities
Brazil and Germany announced as first CHAMP Co-Chairs, marking the start of the coalition’s implementation phase beyond COP30. Belém, Brazil... The post COP30: Brazil leads a new global effort to accelerate multilevel climate action appeared first on C40 Cities.| News Archive - C40 Cities
As COP30 begins in Brazil, Catholic Church leaders urge nations to respect Indigenous communities and act unselfishly together to address climate change and protect creation. The post At COP30 in the Amazon, Catholic leaders urge global cooperation on climate change appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“Operation Containment" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aimed to disrupt the criminal network Comando Vermelho, but with 132 dead were police too indiscriminate in their use of force? The post Catholic leaders respond to police raid that killed 132 in Brazil appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Beatriz Kira argues that Brazil’s proposed digital competition bill shows how the Global South can strengthen regulation of Big Tech platforms without forfeiting competitiveness. Brazil’s efforts build on global models yet chart their own course and belie the false dichotomy between encouraging national business development and protecting competition and its benefits.| ProMarket
Victor Oliveira Fernandes analyzes the contributions to digital market regulation presented in Brazil’s Fair Competition Act for Digital Markets. The proposed act reflects a careful balance between antitrust orthodoxy and innovation and, in its success or failure, will pave the way for additional digital regulation in the Global South. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
Trump's tariffs are coming for Missoula's morning coffee, hunting knives, and quilting fabric — among many other things.| The Pulp
Real-time payments continue to expand across the globe through several use cases as businesses and households lean into speed. The shift has been visible in markets ranging from Asia to Latin America, with adoption rising in everything from daily bill payments to supplier settlements. The steady movement away from traditional batch systems toward instant clearing has been more aggressive in some markets than others. Rapid uptake has been especially notable in tandem with government-led initia...| PYMNTS.com
Brazil is famous for the Amazon rainforest. But there is another rainforest that covers the east coast of Brazil – the Mata Atlântica.In this video, I hand it over to the tree planters working on the ground to show you agroforestry systems and forest corridors.| The Ecosia Blog
The fires are often started on purpose – and illegally – by cattle farmers trying to expand their pastures.| The Ecosia Blog
The Amazon is teetering on collapse–but there’s hope. We’re working with communities to protect what’s left and restore what’s been lost.| The Ecosia Blog
Marcelo Leite argues that psychedelics cannot solve the ecological crisis. While Indigenous peoples use them to communicate with nature’s spirits, Western romanticization distorts their meaning. Psychedelics’ modern advocates include capitalists and extremists, showing they don’t inherently inspire ecological ethics. True change requires systemic transformation, not chemical revelation or spiritual escapism.| Chacruna
Brazil’s Conab said the country will reap a record soybean crop of 177.6 million tons in the 2025/2026 harvest year, according to data released on Thursday. The post Brazil to reap record soy crop in 2025/2026, increase exports appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsCrops & Production Tips - Grainews
The large-scale operation in Rio de Janeiro carried out on October 28, which has already left at least 121 people dead and once again laid bare the logic of war applied to poverty, should not be understood solely as a local public-security issue. It is part of a global control system that has the United […] The post U.S.-Rio de Janeiro Connection: The Machinery of Global Drug Control first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.| CovertAction Magazine
In selecting a location for this year’s United Nations climate conference, host country Brazil chose symbolism over sense. Belém, the site of this year’s summit, is perched on the edge of the Amazon rainforest. The setting is meant to foreground the importance of nature in fighting climate change — despite the city’s desperately inadequate infrastructure for housing the tens of thousands of attendees the conference draws. That mismatch of intention and resources has also played out i...| Heatmap News
The 30th annual United Nations climate conference, which kicks off in Brazil next week, arrives on the heels of one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the Atlantic. After Hurricane Melissa, which brought destructive wind and rain to the shores of Jamaica and was made stronger and more intense by climate change, it’s fitting that one of the most concrete outcomes expected from COP30, as the conference is known, has to do with climate adaptation. By the end of the two-week s...| Heatmap News
For the first time in his life, a New Yorker in his late 70s was able to take his entire family out to dinner. On September 19, on a quiet, tree-lined street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, he and his family joined 60 others at Community Kitchen, a sliding-scale fine dining nonprofit restaurant, launched by former New York Times columnist and food justice advocate Mark Bittman. The restaurant’s two-month pilot, housed in the Lower Eastside Girls Club, aims to welcome guests from varying e...| Barn Raiser
Influencer Ju Isen exposed a year-long catfish scam after learning someone used her photos and videos to trick a man into cheating, warning of the risks of image misuse.| Need To Know
Extreme weather is killing millions of farmed animals and destroying farms worldwide, creating a cycle of suffering and loss. The post Factory Farming Fuels A Climate “Doom Loop” appeared first on Faunalytics.| Faunalytics
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has warned that the escalating climate crisis is “gradually changing the world order,” calling for urgent global cooperation to curb its devastating effects. Addressing delegates at the COP 30 Climate Conference in Brazil on Monday, 10 November 2025, Mr. Buah highlighted the growing impact of climate […]| The Herald Ghana
At COP30, world leaders have an opportunity to reframe how countries work together to achieve energy security, decarbonization, and affordability. The post The energy conversation has changed—so must COP30 appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools.| AP News
My drug habit is becoming more expensive thanks to the dangerous duo of climate change and Donald Trump. The cost of coffee keeps going up. I saw firsthand why this is happening back in May on an eye-opening trip to Acre, Brazil, where I toured a couple of farms in the Amazon. One was a … Continue reading "Climate Change is Coming for Your Coffee"| Legal Planet
The COP30 attendees in Brazil do not comprehend that JUST electricity generated from wind and solar, will negatively impact humanity demands for the products based on fossil fuels. Ronald Stein, P.E. is an engineer, columnist on energy literacy at America Out Loud NEWS, and advisor on energy literacy for the Heartland Institute and CFACT, and co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated … Read more The post Green Delusionists Attending COP30 are Clueless of Their Renewable Idealism appeared fi...| CO2 Coalition
Brazilian meat packer JBS is preparing for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Every November, families across the country gather to share food, traditions, and gratitude for Thanksgiving. While American Thanksgiving is unique to the United States, the idea of giving thanks isn’t… The post Thanksgiving Around the World: How Other Cultures Give Thanks appeared first on Kid Notes.| Kid Notes
China lifted a ban linked to Brazil’s avian influenza outbreak, the country’s General Administration of Customs said in a notice released on Friday. The post China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorDaily news Archive - Manitoba Co-operator
When you think of Rio De Janeiro, you likely picture the spectacle of Carnival, beautiful beaches, and famous landmarks nestled between mountains. Very few would picture this famous Brazilian state as the world’s tenth biggest oil producer. Just offshore, there are two basins that make up 80 percent of oil production in Brazil: Campos and […] The post Brazil in the Spotlight appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Rather than striving to reinscribe their discipline in the right side of the scientific demarcation, psychoanalysts are creating a tertiary terrain between the radical science/non-science separation. It is not about becoming a science or rebating the epithets of pseudo-science. Instead, “being with science”, “not being a non-science”, or “helping science” are the signifiers that circulate.| Platypus
[FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRAZIL] – The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago rises from the Atlantic waters off the northeastern coast of Brazil as a chain of 21 volcanic islands. World-renowned for its crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and breathtaking landscapes, the inhabited main island of Fernando de Noronha has become one of Brazil’s most sought-after tourism [...]Read More...| Mission Blue
The timing of the Amazon licence's announcement so close to COP30 has been highly criticised. The post Brazil drilling licence undermines commitments ahead of COP30 appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor reveals that black women are the most affected by wage inequality in the private sector. The post Economy in Brazil: women receive 21% less than men in the private sector appeared first on { design@tive } information design.| { design@tive } information design
Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) has launched a new webpage that brings its conservation travel program to life. Designed for nature lovers, birders, and eco-conscious explorers, this page showcases how every journey with KBO supports science, education, and habitat restoration. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious traveler, these trips offer a rare chance to connect deeply with birds, landscapes, and the people working to protect them. Check out what trips we have coming up in 2026 an...| Klamath Bird Observatory
Brazil has launched a first-of-its-kind financing mechanism designed to help cities overcome one... The post Brazil launches new e-bus finance model appeared first on Cities Today.| Cities Today
Each year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) honors cities that are redefining their streets and mobility systems to prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and equity. Since 2005, ITDP and the STA Committee have recognized small and large cities around the world for implementing ambitious transport strategies that reduce transport emissions, expand access, and promote more resilient and... The post Showcasing the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award Finalist Cities first appeared on Institut...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
It is no secret that cities are responsible for a large share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and urban transport is one of the key contributors to this. The design and functioning of a city’s mobility system have a significant impact on both emissions and vulnerability to climate-related risks, such as extreme heat, flooding,... The post Ahead of COP30, the Spotlight is on More Nature-Based Solutions for Cities first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Find out what Brazil is famous for. Read on to find out. From Carnival, to beaches, football legends, Amazon wonders, and cultural traditions.|
October 28, 2025, will be remembered as one of the saddest episodes in recent Brazilian history, especially for residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro. At least 121 people were killed in one of the deadliest police operations in the country's history. The post Rio de Janeiro Mourns After 121 People Killed in Unprecedented Police Operation appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.| UNICORN RIOT
Lens-Artists Challenge #371: Street Details Sometimes, in unexpected places, we find things that grab our attention. The featured photo was captured in São Paulo’s largest urban park, Ibirapuera (approximately 390 acres in size). Seeing a Snowy egret (Egretta thula) cohabitating … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Complete travel guide to Leticia Colombia. Best things to do in Leticia, jungle tours, where to stay, how to reach and itineraries for an epic Amazon adventure.| She Wanders Miles
Escritório do Crime is one of the largest and most powerful militia groups in Brazil’s second-largest city, Rio de Janeiro.| InSight Crime
In its press release dated September 24, the Brazilian Federal Police noted that it had dismantled a money laundering operation with the help of TRM Labs and Binance. The action by PF in collaboration with the blockchain Intelligence firm and the cryptocurrency exchange was named ‘Operation Lusocoin’, and $4.3 million worth of USDT has been [...] Execution-first marketing. Own every Web3 feed with Koinpr.com.| Todayq News
Article in Portuguese about the shocking police massacres in Rio. “Gaza is Rio de Janeiro. Gaza is the whole world”| International of Anarchist Federations
Original text in Brazilian/portuguese: Sangue nos Campos, Ouro nos Bancos: A Guerra como Negócio do Capital – União Anarquista Federalista| International of Anarchist Federations
CPM|Crown, part of CPM Holdings Inc. (CPM), launches "Monarc Clean Oilseed Processing", a patent-pending alcohol-based solvent extraction technology.| Bioenergy International
WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more.| Rest of World
Echoing Elon Musk, the politicians claim they are defending free speech.| Rest of World
Despite claiming a “shadow ban,” Bolsonaro supporters flocked to Twitter on the promise of Musk’s takeover, say experts.| Rest of World
This year’s Conference of the Parties (COP30) is in Belem, Brazil this November. Brazil holds the presidency at this year’s COP. The bioeconomy will be center stage. The bioeconomy aims […] The post Will The Bioeconomy Help or Hurt Forests? first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
I. Introduction Brazil has traditionally been one of the pioneers of data privacy-related regulations. Following the publication and adoption of the GDPR in the EU, it was one of the first countries to adopt a similarly comprehensive data privacy regulation within its jurisdiction. Since then, it has adopted several supporting regulations to ensure Brazilian citizens’ […] The post What You Should Know About Brazil’s New Regulations on Security Incident Communications appeared first on S...| Securiti
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Government of Sierra Leone fficially launch the second Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum.| Bioenergy International
Ecological Economics in Latin America — New Open-Access Book We are pleased to announce the book Ecological Economics in Latin America, edited by Junior Garcia and published by GEMAECO/UFPR, now available for free download in digital format (Portuguese and Spanish). Download Ecological Economics in Latin America Here A Collaborative Regional Effort This collective work gathers […]| The International Society for Ecological Economics
A Brazilian chef has ditched cooking for Prince William at the Earthshot environmental awards after being told the menu must be vegan — calling it a total slap in the face to Amazonian tradition.| The Daily Sceptic
Brazil is the largest country in South America and Latin America. Moreover, it has an extensive Atlantic coastline of over 7,000 km. It comes as no surprise that Brazil’s seaports contribute more than 90% of the country’s trade volume. What are the largest seaports in Brazil? Largest seaports in Brazil – a map Here’s a ... Read more The post Largest seaports in Brazil – top 5 ports appeared first on ShipHub.| ShipHub
How did a psychedelic religion founded to promote peace end up spreading right-wing political propaganda? The post Season 2, Episode 5: Was Ayahuasca Used for Political Indoctrination in Brazil? appeared first on UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics.| UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
Kevin Marcus gives insights from U.S. to South America to China growing and harvest seasons.| AgWeb
An Indigenous group in the Brazilian state of Ceará is taking TikTok to court over its planned data center, according to Rest of World. The Anacé has claimed the area where TikTok and Casa dos Ventos, a wind energy company that will power the data center, are to be built. Leaders of the community say […] The post An Indigenous Group In Brazil Is Planning To Take TikTok To Court Over Data Center appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech..| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
Leaders from many countries condemned the USA and Israel at the UN General Assembly, demanding intervention in Gaza to save Palestinians from genocide. Diplomats walked out to protest Netanyahu. Latin America led the resistance. The post World leaders rebel against US & Israel: to save Gaza, they demand international intervention appeared first on Geopolitical Economy Report.| Geopolitical Economy Report
In Brazil, farmers in even the most remote areas are using satellite-powered, solar-driven AgTech tools to make smarter decisions and boost yields. Learn how remote-first design is reshaping agricultural technology by tackling connectivity challenges head-on—offering lessons for global food resilience. This post Beyond the Last Mile: How “Remote-First” Design is Redefining Agricultural Technology appeared first on Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!.| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
While Rio leaves you in awe with its phenomenal landscape, and Iguaçu Falls, a natural wonder, captivates you, it’s in Salvador, the soul of Brazil, ... Read more La entrada Brazilian Soul Group Trip: Rio, Iguazu Falls, Salvador & Morro de São Paulo se publicó primero en 7 Continents 1 Passport.| 7 Continents 1 Passport
Brazilian authorities were investigating Monday after thousands of far-right supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Presidential Palace, Supreme Court, and Senate and Chamber…| France 24
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday vowed to "continue the fight" at a protest in Brasilia to demand amnesty for hundreds jailed over the January 2023 attack on government buildings.…| France 24
Brazil's right-wing hero and former president Jair Bolsonaro is ineligible to run for office until 2030 following his conviction on abuse of power charges after his supporters stormed parliament on January…| France 24
This is the boringly-obvious Oedipus tragedy of Bitcoin. It is as if this histrionic “rebellious child” of neoliberalism suddenly began demanding consistency from the father, the neoliberal establishment...| The Crypto Syllabus
Far beyond any notion of solidarity between brotherly nations divided by an ocean, the reception of Brazilian exiles in Portugal during the 1970s was marked not by warmth, but by strict surveillance, diplomatic intrigue, and covert maneuvers. From the perspective of Brazilian intelligence services, Portugal appeared to waver between the moral duty of sheltering the| CovertAction Magazine
We interview Raphael de Assis, president of UMBRAOSM about Mapeia Brasil| OpenCage Blog
On September 5, 2025, the European Commission announced the launch of the process to adopt an adequacy decision for Brazil under the General Data| Inside Privacy
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Three years ago, KBO launched a travel program. Our small-group, conservation-focused journeys are led by expert guides and designed to inspire, educate, and directly support our mission. I have just returned from co-leading a 10-day trip with my colleagues at the Mantiqueira Bird Observatory in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The trip itinerary blends birding and nature exploration with cultural experiences, as well as opportunities to observe scientific research and conservation in the field...| Klamath Bird Observatory
Aside from its impressive natural attractions and variety of cultures, here are five more reasons you should try backpacking in South America.| Globe Guide
The impacts of urban passenger transport are not just a growing concern in Brazil, but an increasingly problematic source of GHG emissions, responsible for nearly half of all energy-related emissions. The rapid growth of passenger transport, particularly in Brazil’s many large cities, has exacerbated the impacts of traffic congestion, pollution, and inequitable access to public transportation. These challenges, coupled with the ongoing struggle to provide reliable and sustainable public tra...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
A construction site with a large amount of dirt in the foreground in Brumadinho, Brazil, September 2023 (Image Source: Photograph by Hector Brasil, uploaded to Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-construction-site-with-a-large-amount-of-dirt-in-the-foreground-e5qqoi-aleo) By Amanda Clark Executive Summary Demand for transition minerals is projected to skyrocket, increasing four to six times over to achieve global climate targets. Brazil, with substantial reserves […]| American University: Journal of International Service
In just a few weeks, all eyes will be on Panama City, where two critical meetings will decide the future of forests worldwide| STOPGETREES.ORG
Just some random stuff about Brazil.| Whatever the Wind Brings
The nominations for the 26th annual Latin GRAMMYs have been revealed! This year’s award ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations to The Orchard distributed labels and partners on over 40 nominations!| The Daily Rind
The firm from Haifa is a global market leader in drones and broadly positioned in the business of military technology. It profits from worldwide rearmament – and from wars such as in Gaza. Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, is Israel’s largest arms company and firmly anchored in the global trade in military technology. The firm […] Der Beitrag Elbit Systems: Israel’s largest arms company sells weapon systems and cyber technology worldwide erschien zuerst auf Matthias Monroy.| Matthias Monroy
I met Professor Jorge Miglioli in 2000, the year I started my undergraduate studies in Economics at UNESP, Araraquara – Brazil, fully convinced it was the right path if you wanted to change the wor…| Developing Economics
Football players facing off in Brazil will owe an estimated $1.04 million in nonresident income tax on the share of income they earned there.| Tax Foundation
Discover how Mexico's agricultural trade with Canada and Brazil is growing with agreements that boost exports.| Opportimes
The nominations for the 26th annual Latin GRAMMYs have been revealed! This year’s award ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations to The Orchard distributed labels and partners on over 40 nominations!| The Daily Rind
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Cooxupé accounts for about 10% of the country’s coffee exports and supplies global giants such as U.S.-based Starbucks| Repórter Brasil
He is the first former president found guilty of trying to overturn an election in the country with the largest economy in Latin America. Bolsonaro has always denied wrongdoing.| PBS News
Bolsonaro was convicted Thursday by a Supreme Court panel of an attempted coup aimed at keeping him in power following his October 2022 election defeat to Lula. Trump said he was “very unhappy” with the conviction.| PBS News
On September 5th President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order updating tariff rules in line with ongoing trade negotiations. It designates coffee as an “unavailable natural resource,” eligible for exemption but only through future trade deals. 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee have already shaken America’s market, and appear to be staying put. Brazil supplies 8M bags of coffee annually to the US, but roasters and traders are quickly pivoting to alternatives.| Coffee Intelligence
Beef is big for Brazil, and it’s not just those popular Brazilian steakhouses like Rodizio Grill or the country’s domestic consumption. It has been nearly| Food Safety News
Attacks on Brazil’s health system are rising, and limited intelligence sharing is contributing to put patient data and critical infrastructure at risk.| Health-ISAC - Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center
Porto Alegre is a cultural gem often overlooked in favor of Brazil’s coastal tourist spots. This southern Brazilian capital blends European heritage, gaucho traditions, scenic riverfronts, vibrant parks, thriving art scenes, and a cozy, laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring parks brimming with local life, winding through historic markets, discovering museums housed in stunning architecture, or sipping chimarrão by the river, Porto Alegre welcomes you with warmth, variety, and au...| Green Mochila
Glide through South America at the pace it was meant to be seen—aboard slow-boats and ferries that carry you through rivers, fjords, and remote ports, sharing the experience with locals. From the Amazon’s meandering waterways to Paraguay’s cargo-laden ferries, Patagonia’s rugged fjords, and even the icy edge of Antarctica, these 4+1 routes offer unique, budget-friendly, once-in-a-life adventures that stretch time and imagination, letting you drift with the continent’s heartbeat one ...| Green Mochila
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From the energy of Rio de Janeiro to the quiet mysteries of the Amazon, Brazil is a destination that blends adventure and cultural discovery.| The Happy Nomad | Travel Blog
Theme: Regulatory governance Type: Section Date: 2025-08-26 As with policy initiatives and regulatory regimes, there is no “one size fits all” approach to conducting RIAs. While basic principles and processes apply in all cases, each country adapts these practices to their own unique needs, capacities, and legal frameworks. The following case studies from Australia, Brazil, […]| Digital Regulation Platform
The arguments presented in the New York Times have bolstered Trump's justification for imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods.| FAIR
Brazil is the most populous country in South America with a population of 212 million, of which nearly 700k are medical cannabis patients.| Cannabis Industry Data
Trade warfare and interference in the free functioning of the judiciary are the current expressions of United States interventionism in Latin America, particularly in Brazil. With the largest economy in the region and the eighth-largest in the world, Brazil holds a central strategic importance for the United States in its aim to maintain global dominance| CovertAction Magazine
