The Empty Lectern Gambit
Whether to show up became a move in the game. How Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro turned debate attendance into a game of chicken, from the canceled Globo debate to the Band showdown.
Whether to show up became a move in the game. How Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro turned debate attendance into a game of chicken, from the canceled Globo debate to the Band showdown.
Flávio Bolsonaro says he would keep Bolsa Família but turn it into the start of a path toward jobs, lower taxes and stronger entrepreneurs. Here is the case his supporters make, and what critics say in response.
eyesonbrasil For months, the working assumption in Brazilian legal circles was simple: Alexandre de Moraes, the Supreme Court justice who has become Donald Trump’s favorite Brazilian villain, would simply not show up. He’d let the clock run out on a private lawsuit filed against him in a Tampa, Florida court, absorb a default judgment nobody…
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eyesonindonesia Russia’s deepening trade ties with Indonesia have gained momentum following Jakarta’s entry into the BRICS bloc, opening new opportunities in energy, defense, and digital infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin’s support for Indonesia’s membership has positioned both nations to leverage BRICS’ framework for South‑South cooperation and strategic diversification. 🌏 A New Chapter in Russia–Indonesia Relations Indonesia’s full…
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BRICS membership, nickel riches, and a 270-million-strong consumer market make Indonesia one of the most compelling investment stories in the world. The corruption problem — and a sovereign fund that spooked rating agencies — make it one of the most complicated. eyesonindonesia There is a version of Indonesia that reads like a dream pitch deck…
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The Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI eyesonindonesia There is indeed a growing discussion in society about the potential dangers of humans neglecting their own intelligence due to an over-reliance on AI. The excerpt highlights the subtle yet significant “erosions” that occur as we increasingly delegate cognitive tasks to AI. These aren’t catastrophic events, but rather…
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eyesonindonesia The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro, ending a prolonged era of Venezuelan authoritarianism, has sent ripples across the globe. While South America grapples with the immediate aftermath and the tantalizing prospect of a reshaped political landscape, the question arises: what’s the view from Jakarta? As of late January 2026, the Indonesian government has maintained…
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