Global Courant
Joao Gomes Cravinho discusses Portugal’s position on Gaza and Ukraine and the EU’s need for an independent US security strategy.
Once a maritime power from the 15th century, Portugal led to the Age of Discovery and established a global empire.
But as the winds of change swept across the world in the 19th century, Portugal entered an era marked by decolonization and a shift toward democratic principles in international relations.
How does this history shape Portuguese diplomacy in the midst of contemporary global conflicts such as those in Gaza and Ukraine?
Foreign Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho discusses Portugal’s strategies and reflects on its transformative journey as he talks to Al Jazeera.