Brazil

How Chavez Changed Latin American Politics

The radical left's rise made the moderate left more palatable.

Zoning Out in the Middle East

Cancelling the talks on a nuclear-free Middle East was a bad move.

The Myth of Multipolarity

Most of the so-called "new powers" aren't nearly as powerful as they seem.

South America's Power Vacuum

The region is backsliding on its commitment to democracy. And only Brazil can save it.

Old Empires Rise Again

China, Turkey, Russia, India, Brazil—the great powers of old are staging a comeback.

The Next Energy Boom

New technologies mean an energy bonanza is on the horizon. And Beijing may be the biggest winner.

Brazil's Erratic Behavior

Despite many convergent interests, there are good reasons for Washington to keep Brasília at arm's length.

U.S. and Brazil: Together and Apart

As the Brazilian president arrives in Washington, a look at the progress and underlying tensions in the U.S.-Brazil relationship.

Rising Democracies Take on Russia and China

Moscow and Beijing vetoing the UN resolution on Syria was not surprising. Rising democracies supporting it was.

Paying a Price at the Security Council

Russia and China cast the vetoes. But Western governments killed the Syria resolution.

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May 19, 2013