Written in INTERVIEWS on December 15, 2023 · 10:22 a.m
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In his collaboration MVS News with Luis Cárdenasthe international analyst Brenda Estefangave an overview of global events in 2023 and shared his views on what lies ahead in 2024.
According to the specialist This year was marked by global upheavals, with significant events that had an impact on the global economy.
The war in Ukraine had devastating effects, Significant inflation occurred in various regions, exacerbated by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the most notable events occurred on October 7th, when Hamas launched an attack against Israel, Adding another layer of geopolitical complexity.
The analyst emphasized this Presence of conflicts on multiple frontsincluding the war in Syria, which reflects a world in transition from a unipolar to a multipolar order.
“It tells us about a unipolar world turning into a multipolar world. Because there are a number of middle powers that have somehow emancipated themselves and are pursuing their own agenda, these countries now play an important role at the international level,” he explained.
Latin America was not without surprises, with notable elections such as Arévalo's victory in Guatemala and the Noboa case in Ecuador.
Additionally, The rise of figures like Javier Milei in Argentina attracted international attention. marks the region's political agenda towards the end of the year.
Ukrainian and German soldiers gather around a deactivated mine during the mine clearance exercise of the EU military assistance mission in support of Ukraine. Photo credit: Portal/Liesa Johannssen
Estefan observed a growth of right-wing political bodies in Europe. with an increasingly relevant participation in government coalitions and parliamentary systems.
The polarization of the public debate, which he called “TiktokizationThe same was transferred into politics and created tensions even in established democracies.
The role of artificial intelligence proved to be a transformative element, although the analyst pointed to differences in countries' progress in this area.
The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, addresses his supporters from the balcony of the Casa Rosada. Photo credit: Portal/Agustin Marcarian
Brenda Estefan gives her opinion on 2024
Aside from that, expressed concern about the increasing possibility of conflict worldwide.
look into the future, Brenda Estefan said the Taiwan issue remains latent and could intensify.
He expected that too The 2024 presidential election will be a decisive factor on the international political stage
“I think we’re going to be heading toward a more conflicted world,” he said.
In summary, the outlook for the coming year points to a world in constant change and significant challenges in various areas Brenda Estefan.