Tag Archives: Brazil

The U.S. as a Global Risk Generator

Are US regulators making it easier for Wall Street to return to pre-crash behaviors and export them to the world?

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Brazil and Turkey: The Global Middle Class Rises

Why are Brazil and Turkey both facing mass protests right now? What makes the two cases similar and what makes them different?

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Brazil: The People Vs. the Politicians

Amid mass demonstrations in Brazil, what is working and what needs improvement in the country’s political processes?

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Time for a U.S. Pivot to Latin America

Why is China looking more attractive to Latin American countries than the United States?

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Brazil and the Global Battle to Eliminate Extreme Poverty

Is Latin America’s largest country providing a global model for how to reduce poverty in lean budgetary times?

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The United States: From Global Vanguard to Global Hindrance

The United States used to be the key force promoting global governance. What are the global consequences of America’s deeply divided domestic politics?

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Mexico’s Moment

Why is Latin America’s economic spotlight shifting away from Brazil?

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How Countries Compare on Corruption

Which major emerging nation is perceived to have the most corruption in its public sector?

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The U.S. Refusal to See China as a Positive Challenge

Why don’t Americans let themselves be spurred to stimulate their competitive juices when they look at China?

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Optimism as a Force for Good — And Doing Nothing

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?

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