Category: Geo-Politics

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South America Alert

Paraguay sends troops to Brazilian Border Brazilian Gangsters on the Loose in South America eyesonsuriname Amsterdam November 5th 2025– Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on Thursday ordered the deployment of troops towards the Brazilian border amid fears that gangs targeted by local law enforcement might try to leave the country through those porous crossings. In a…
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Alarm in Peru and Ecuador

Brazilian Gangster Operate Out of Brazil Paraguay, Argentina check borders sharply. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, November 5th 2025– Indigenous communities in Peru’s remote Yurúa district, on the border with Brazil, are raising a serious alarm over the increasing presence of members of the Brazilian criminal organization Comando Vermelho (Red Command) operating in their territory.  Organizations, such as…
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Suriname and the AI Revolution: A Choice Between Dependency and Development

Suriname and the AI Revolution: A Choice Between Dependency and Development

O P I N I O N Around the world, a new technological era is taking shape.  Artificial intelligence is transforming economies, public services, education, health systems and even how societies understand themselves.  Governments and corporations are now investing hundreds of billions of dollars each year into AI.  It is becoming the next global infrastructure layer — as…
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Towards a More Sustainable Food System

Carbon Footprint Measurement, Mitigation Policy, and Fair Agricultural Trade eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 nov 2025– Global food production stands at a critical crossroads. On one hand, the sector must provide sufficient food for a growing world population; on the other, a drastic reduction in the environmental impact of agriculture and land use is urgently needed. Agriculture and…
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Agricultural Policy at a Crossroads

Between Sustainability and Food Security eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 30th 2025– The way governments support their agricultural sector is under pressure. A new report from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) shows that while countries are paying more attention to sustainability in their agricultural policy, major steps are still needed. The central dilemma: how can…
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Fintech

How FinTech Makes Money Smarter

The New Architecture of Credit Part II eyesonsuriname Amsterdam,  Oct 24th 2025– FinTech is more than a buzzword.  It’s a complete redesign of how money works — a shift from slow, opaque systems to digital engines powered by data and trust.  Behind every slick mobile app or instant loan approval lies an invisible architecture of algorithms,…
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Why Companies Borrow Less from Banks

The Great Shift 

Why Companies Borrow Less from Banks Part I eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 Oct. 2025– Around the world, money is moving faster than ever — and the old rules of borrowing are being rewritten.  Fintech, a contraction of ‘financial’ and ‘technology’, refers to the use of technology to deliver financial services that are smarter, faster and more user-friendly. …
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Lee Kuan Yew Singapore

They don’t make them like that any more

Singapore eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 24th 2025– In an age of fleeting headlines and transient leadership, the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew stands like granite—unyielding, deliberate, and enduring. “They don’t make them like that any more” is not just a wistful phrase; it is a truth etched into the story of Singapore and the man who dared to…
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Lessons from a Shady World

Lessons from a Shady World

The CO2 Markets eyesonsuriname  Amsterdam, October 15, 2025–  First: a carbon credit is a tradable permit that represents one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) that has been reduced, removed, or avoided. These credits are generated by projects such as reforestation or renewable energy installations and are used in both compliance and voluntary markets…
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Marina Corina Machado Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan Opposition Leader fighting for democracy eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 10th 2025–The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her for “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and “her struggle for a fair and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”…
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