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Country: Portugal
Collection of geopolitical papers, conflicts, and diplomatic crises involving Portugal.
4 articles
Published Chronicles & Analyses
Geopolitical Chronology
The Carnation Revolution of 1974: The End of Salazar's Regime in Portugal
The peaceful military coup in Lisbon that overthrew the Estado Novo regime, brought democracy to Portugal, and started rapid decolonization in Africa.
Superpower Conflicts
The Yom Kippur War of 1973: Oil Embargo and Superpower Confrontation
The surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, the threat of superpower escalation, and the Arab oil embargo that paralyzed Western economies.
International Crises
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis: Geopolitical Slump of Western Hegemony
The subprime mortgage meltdown, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the resulting shift that boosted China's stature as a global creditor and challenged the foundations of Western economic models.
Geopolitical Chronology
The Formation of NATO in 1949: Establishing the Western Alliance
The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the establishment of collective defense as the core pillar of Western security.