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De-dollarization is gaining momentum
Brazil and China have reportedly struck a deal to ditch the U.S. dollar in favor of their own currencies in trade transactions.
The announced deal...
Can Lula walk the tightrope between Washington and Beijing?
As Brazil's New President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (popularly known as Lula) prepares to visit China later this month, maintaining neutrality would be...
Democratic backsliding: A retrospective on the Bolsonaro years
Authors: Sahasranshu Dash and Ana Tereza Duarte Lima de Barros*
The twin shocks of the 2007-09 financial crisis and the refugee crisis caused by the...
Brazil and Argentina preparing new Latin American currency to ‘reduce reliance on US dollar’
The governments of Brazil and Argentina are making plans to create a new currency for Latin America, called the Sur (“south” in English), according...
Putin’s New Year Messages Embrace Brazil, China and India (BRICS)
Brazil, China and India, prominently among foreign heads of state and government, that received New Year greetings from Vladimir Putin late December. The official...
Brazil: Lula da Silva’s hard-won victory
On October 30, Brazil held the second and final round of general elections to pick up the country's president and vice president, as well...
From Farce to Tragedy
If the world has the feel of amateur hour, it could be a reflection of its leadership. One can always start with the U.S....
We have all heard about Bolsonaro’s coup in theory. How about in practice?
A coup orchestrated by the Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, with international support may take place if Lula wins the second round of presidential elections...
Observations and expectations on Brazil s presidential election
What do the results of the first round of elections testify to? Should we expect the return of a more “high-profile Brazil” in global...
Brazilian elections: some conclusions and implications of the first round
The first round of the Brazilian national election happened on October 4th. While the country witnesses a violent campaign for the presidential second round,...