introduction As emerging global players, Brazil and China have developed a fullfledged bilateral strategic partnership. During President Lula’s two tenures, the partnership has been deepened and broadened with increased global compone... [FULL TEXT]

In 2003, President Lula inherited a poor, resigned nation on the verge of an economic implosion. Eight years later, Brazil’s new president, Dilma Rousseff, leads an emerging, optimistic nation. Dan Steinbock explores how Brazil can re... [FULL TEXT]

July 22, President Hugo Chavez Venezuela announced to break off diplomatic relations with Columbia. But after the inauguration of the new President of Columbia, Juan Manuel Santos, Venezuela and Columbia had started to normalize diplomatic ... [FULL TEXT]