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Can BRICS Become an Alternative Voice for The Global South?
The BRICS bloc has attracted the Global South by offering a platform for cooperation and development that is more inclusive and respectful of the...
The impact of populism and left-wing politics on Latin American foreign policy
Recent populist and left-wing political movements have had a significant impact on Latin American foreign policy. These organizations usually work to promote regional integration...
Lula’s call for South American unity
During a South American leaders' summit hosted by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as part of his efforts to unite the region's...
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to dollar trade dominance
Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on developing countries to work towards replacing the US dollar with their own currencies in...
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...
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....