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Searching with a thematic focus on Conflict and security, Drivers of conflict in Brazil

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    Homicide Monitor

    Igarape Institute, 2015
    The Homicide Monitor is a data-driven data visualisation tool designed to show the distribution, dimensions and dynamics of homicidal violence in an interactive and accessible manner. Since homicidal violence is concentrated in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Monitor includes additional information at the national, state and city scale.
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    Deconstructing cyber security in Brazil: threats and responses

    Igarape Institute, 2015
    Brazil is doubling down on its cyber-security architecture while simultaneously consolidating its emerging power status. Although organised crime is one of the major threats to Brazilian cyberspace, resources are focused instead on military solutions better suited to the exceptional case of warfare.
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    Land governance in Brazil: a geo-historical review

    International Land Coalition, 2012
    This paper examines the paradoxes of land governance in Brazil by putting them in their historical context, highlighting in particular the continuing subordination of peasant farmers’ interests to those of large landholders.
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    The Adaptation Fund, Clean Development Mechanism and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Fund: some national and subnational experiences

    Center for Security Studies, 2011
    With developing countries anticipating the flow of billions of dollars from developed countries to address the devastating impacts of climate change, it is important to recognise that the amounts of funding, the number of institutions involved and coherence in the global architecture will be meaningless without there being democratic governance of the funds at the local level.
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    Brazil’s maritime strategy in the South Atlantic: the nexus between security and resources

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013
    The recent discovery of significant deposits of oil and gas in the pre-salt layers off the Brazilian coast has triggered new interests and concerns within the South Atlantic geopolitical space.
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    Securing the border: Brazil ́s “South America First” approach to transnational organized crime

    Igarape Institute, 2013
    Brazil is at a crossroads in the fight against transnational organized crime. For one, Brazil is claiming a wider involvement in the international peace and security agenda and pursuing priorities overseas.
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    Climate testimonies: voices from communities affected by climate change

    Friends of the Earth International, 2007
    This report presents nine stories about the impact of climate change from different countries around the world. These case studies chronicle specific impacts and provide testimonies of local community members who have dramatic first-hand experience of devastating climate events.
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    Chile and Venezuela: myths and realities of the arms race

    Center for International Policy, 2007
    This document reviews recent government expenditure patterns on arms in Chile, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina. It particularly focuses on ascertaining the extent of an arms race escalation between Chile and Venezuela.