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Africa and Latin America are frequently grouped together in academic and geopolitical discourse as regions of the Global South, often cited alongside Asia in studies regarding economic development, international trade, and geopolitical influence [1], [2], [3]. They are also commonly analyzed together in research concerning ecosystem services, climate policy, and the strategic expansion of foreign influence by powers like China and Iran [4], [5], [6], [7].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 3 facts
referenceDan Banik and Benedicte Bull authored the article 'Chinese Engagement in Africa and Latin America: Does It Matter for State Capacity?', published in Third World Thematics: A TWQ Journal in 2018.
claimThe Chinese development model demonstrates to state leaders and development planners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America that economic progress and globalization do not necessarily require adherence to the Western paradigm.
claimThe Chinese development model demonstrates to state leaders and development planners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America that economic progress and globalization do not necessarily require adherence to the Western paradigm.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 3 facts
referenceThe Global Nutrition Report analysis of food demand estimates from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and a database of environmental footprints shows that dietary patterns in Northern America, Oceania, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia consistently exceeded global environmental targets for greenhouse gas emissions, cropland use, freshwater use, and nitrogen and phosphorus application between 2010 and 2018.
measurementIn 2018, red and processed meat intake was eight to nine times higher than recommended in Europe, Oceania, and Latin America, double the recommended value in Africa, and four times above the target in Asia.
measurementBetween 2010 and 2018, premature mortality from dietary risks decreased by 3% in Northern America, while other regions experienced increases: Africa (+22%), Latin America and the Caribbean (+8%), Asia (+7%), Oceania (+4%), and Europe (+2%).
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com 2 facts
measurementThe realist review on just transition towards low emission, climate-resilient development included 99 interventions across various regions, with 38 from Africa, 39 from Asia, 17 from Latin America, two from Europe, one from the Caribbean, and one from the Pacific Islands.
measurementInterventions focused on ecosystem services were relatively evenly distributed across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific Islands had significantly fewer interventions and lower sector coverage.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu 2 facts
claimChina is expanding its influence by making strategic investments in Africa and Latin America, where significant reserves of critical raw materials are located, according to UNDP (2023).
claimChina holds a dominant position in rare earth processing and invests in mines across Africa and Latin America to strengthen its global influence, according to IRENA (2023) and Lizza (2024).
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org 2 facts
claimSeveral countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, including China and India, have maintained or increased economic and trade ties with Russia despite Western sanctions.
claimDespite Western sanctions, Russia has maintained trade relations with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with trade volumes increasing with China and India.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 2 facts
claimGlobal South nations, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, have reacted with ambivalence toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with their hesitance to join economic sanctions or restrict trade with Moscow blunting the full force of Western sanctions.
claimGlobal South nations, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, have reacted with ambivalence toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
claimIran has cultivated, armed, trained, and financed a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, with links to Africa and Latin America.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimWild edible plants have historically served as essential sources of food, animal feed, and medicine, contributing to human survival and cultural heritage across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
Bioelectricity | Cell Signaling, Nerve Impulses & Muscle Contractions britannica.com 1 fact
claimThe electric catfish of Africa, the knife fish of Latin America, and the stargazers likely utilize their bioelectric organs as sense organs to detect other fish.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
measurementAccording to the World Health Organization, more than one-third of the world’s underprivileged, preschool-age children are affected by protein-energy malnutrition, with 80% living in Asia, 15% in Africa, and 5% in Latin America.
Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de 1 fact
claimThe German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) publishes the GIGA Focus series, which covers Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and global issues.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
claimKey messages encouraging dairy intake are nearly universal in Europe and North America, but are less common in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, according to Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs).
The United States and China's complex cooperation and rivalry ... eastasiaforum.org 1 fact
claimTo mitigate economic friction with the United States and support exports, Chinese policymakers are strategizing to strengthen commercial ties in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, including countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitst... api.drum.lib.umd.edu 1 fact
measurementAccording to Lansford (2021), 11% of cultural research studies are from Europe, while 2% are from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.