Cities, not nation-states, are the dominant unit of human organization in the twenty-first century.
Populism’s global resurgence has alarmed many, as has former Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s effort to empower populism’s international proponents.
An ultraright populist just won the presidency of Latin America’s largest country.
Cities, not nation states, are the dominant form of human civilization in the 21st century.
As 1.4 million people move to cities each week, local abilities to keep residents safe can become strained, increasing the risk of disasters, warned the United Nations secretary-general.
An ultra-right populist just won the presidency of Latin America’s largest country.
Brash, hard-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro is cleaning up in Brazil
From the crowded markets of Dakar and Karachi to the informal settlements of Addis Ababa and Rio de Janeiro, urban technology seems to be thriving everywhere
General Antonio Hamilton Mourao would be Brazil’s vice president.
Se Ronald Reagan estivesse vivo é capaz de que ele também fosse chamado de bolchevique.
A dangerous right-wing populist who preys on division and disunity looks to be headed for the presidency
Há relativo consenso de que a democracia corre risco
After years of corruption scandals, economic malaise, and deepening political polarization, Brazilians have lost faith in the promise of democracy, and could soon elect a dangerous authoritarian to the presidency.
Latin America’s largest democracy suffered a record 63,880 homicides last year and the phenomenon is driving some to support the hardline policies of candidate Jair Bolsonaro
Em vários países do mundo as câmeras em viaturas são equipamentos importantes para registrar as ações dos policiais.
A Prefeitura de Paraty (RJ) recebeu, hoje (10), mais uma Reunião de Governança do Programa Juntos, iniciativa liderada pela Comunitas.
Mais do que tecnologias de ponta que outros países utilizam na área de segurança pública, o Brasil precisa resolver antes dilemas que envolvem gestão, integração de sistemas de informações e estatísticas confiáveis
Démocraties fatiguées 3|6. La montée de l’autoritarisme est inquiétante, mais les libertés continuent leur marche en avant. Sans excès de confiance, battons-nous pour elles, estiment les chercheurs Steven Pinker et Robert Muggah.
RobertMuggah is a specialist in security and development. He co-founded the Igarapé Institute where he oversees research and technology development.
Overall, the past quarter-century has been an era of progress for the region: Democracy has spread, the middle class grew by more than 50 percent, education has improved and so has public health. In many countries, corruption is no longer tolerated, and judicial institutions are flourishing.
There are ominous signs of growing turbulence around the world. The number of civil wars has doubled since 2001 – jumping from 30 to 70. The number of people killed in these armed conflicts has increased tenfold since 2005.
Em um ranking mundial de homicídios, o Brasil ocupa o 13º lugar no mundo, com uma média de 27,8 homicídios a cada 100 mil habitantes.
O Centro de Estudos Político-Estratégicos da Marinha (CEPE-MB) e a Escola de Guerra Naval (EGN) promoveram, no dia 25 de junho, um Colóquio que teve por tema “Visões sobre a República Democrática do Congo”.
Desde 2000, a cada minuto, um brasileiro foi forçado a deixar o seu lar. Pelo menos 7,7 milhões de pessoas, cerca de 4% dos brasileiros, tiveram que abandonar suas casas em função, sobretudo, de desastres naturais.
The global migrant crisis is transcending borders, defining itself as one of the most important issues of our time. It’s fueling a growing political debate and a political divide on how to confront it.
To Robert Muggah cities are places where people connect, feel safe and live. Places where people thrive and express creativity.
A new website that lets people delve into data on the world’s cities has been launched.
Dr Robert Muggah from the think-tank Instituto Igarapé showed the BBC some of his favourite maps from EarthTime.
Los enfoques que prometen ser “duros contra el delito” son atractivos para la opinión pública. Líderes autoritarios y populistas suelen usarlos, ya que suenan “moralmente justos” y orientados a la acción.
Africans are moving to the city. Already home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, the continent is urbanizing more rapidly than any other part of the planet.
A new website that lets people delve into data on the world’s cities has been launched.
Dr Robert Muggah from the think-tank Instituto Igarapé showed the BBC some of his favourite maps from EarthTime.
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