T. Marques
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T. Marques
@tomasmarques.bsky.social
Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Hamburg, Germany
Working with the World Political Economy, China, Brasil, LAC, Amazon and International Development.
After discussing different questions with the editor, the article was published with some of my quotes. Unfortunately, the most important one didn't make the cut. To understand dependency, we need to look beyond trade and consider FDI and ownership in GVC
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Nähern sich Handelspartner China und Brasilien politisch an? – DW – 11.12.2025
Die Handelsbeziehungen wachsen kontinuierlich. Für China ist Brasilien ein Türöffner für den Markt in Südamerika. Auch eine politische Annährung der beiden Länder steht zur Diskussion.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Durante el debate de hoy en DW, tuve la oportunidad de discutir los efectos y la política detrás de la decisión del gobierno estadounidense de imponer aranceles a otros países. Como mencioné durante el debate, Estados Unidos será el país más afectado por los aranceles.
July 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What a great first day of the AHE Conference in London! Highlights included the presentations by Michael Roberts and Ho-fung Hung on China's unequal development, the hegemony of the dollar, and the limitations of RMB internationalisation.
June 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New GIGA Focus on Latin America just out now! Written by many hands, check it out www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publicati...
Latin America: Germany’s Indispensable Partner
Trump’s disruptive policies could inadvertently provide the impetus to bring Europe and Latin America closer together. With smart policies, the incoming German government can leverage shared interests...
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April 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
New book chapter published by Springer. In collaboration with Flavia Collaço, Mariah Carramillo and others, the chapter explores a new research agenda on the costs of energy transition. Soon be available at the following link link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
When Energy Transition Does Not Meet Energy Poverty Mitigation: The Case of Ceará State in Brazil
Energy transitions should prioritize justice, ensuring universal and reliable energy access at an affordable price for lower-income groups. Our analysis focuses on the significant expansion of wind an...
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February 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Fantastic book is coming out next month. I co-authored a chapter with @joaopavanelli.bsky.social and others. We did a case study on energy poverty in Brazil, working on the case of the state of Ceará, which gets most of its energy from wind. Looking forward to it link.springer.com/book/9783031...
Energy Poverty, Justice and Gender in Latin America
This book analyzes the challenges to alleviate energy poverty, promote social justice and advance gender equality in Latin America.
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January 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Happy to be part of this amazing joint DAAD/CAPES research project. Mapping the German investments in sustainable value chains in Brazil and the ABC Industrial District.

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Brazil: Universidade Federal do ABC - TU Berlin
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December 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Ótima discussão com Giorgio Romano (@opeb_ufabc) sobre Geopolítica, G20 e BRICS. Fundamental para entender a posição do Sul Global do contexto de tensão com o Norte sob a liderança de Trump.

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December 10, 2024 at 10:32 PM
It is very interesting to see how Bresser-Pereira views on development have changed over his trajectory. Never thought that he would say that "nationalism in the periphery needs to be anti-imperialist". There is no room to change without understanding the role of imperialism.
December 6, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Next week we will be debating German investments in sustainable value chains, specifically on renewable energy and opportunities to Brazil. This is a collaborative research between TU Berlin (Germany) and UFABC (Brazil), funded by DAAD/CAPES.
November 21, 2024 at 12:43 PM
The article published on DW includes some quotes from my interview with Nik Martin. The scenario could get worse, as the far-right government of Milei in Argentina seems to be opting for an automatic alignment with US interests, empowered by Trump's election.

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G20 Summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback – DW – 11/15/2024
The G20 summit in Rio aims to build consensus on taxing the super-rich for climate action and poverty relief. But as geopolitical issues take priority, President Lula may struggle to quell skepticism ...
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November 15, 2024 at 2:15 PM
"In the absence of confidence in the Bretton Woods and WTO organisations, initiatives from the Global South have offered solutions for underdeveloped economies without relying on the old practices of the World Bank and the IMF."
Full article available at:
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Brazil G20 Summit 2024: The Global South Takes Centre Stage
The G20 summit in Brazil will take place at a crossroads in the global power dynamic. The traditional dominance of the rich nations is being challenged by a more united Global South, while diplomatic ...
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November 12, 2024 at 11:20 AM
I am glad to contribute with the International conference in World Political Economy at the UFABC. Check more information on ppgepm.ufabc.edu.br/programacao-...
Today I'll be commenting on the "Crises, Development, and Systemic changes in the 21st century" session.
October 30, 2024 at 7:35 AM