The Future of US-Brazil Relations
Can the US and Brazil rise above their differences and find reasons to cooperate more effectively?
Analysis
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A New Course for Brazil?
Even though Dilma continues to stand strong in the face of a deteriorating economy, bleak growth outlooks call for major policy changes.
A US-Brazil Respect Deficit
Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.
“O discurso do golpe é puramente simbólico e ideológico”
Na avaliação do presidente do Inter-American Dialogue, o novo governo contará com a boa vontade internacional e não terá problemas para estabelecer relações com os vizinhos.
Rousseff Ouster: No, Not a Coup, But Yes, Tainted
There are reasons to be uncomfortable with impeachment process. It was not a coup—and had all the appearances of being fully legal and constitutional. But, arguably, it was not completely fair and above board.
Which Factors Will Decide Brazil’s Presidential Election?
The latest polls show only a few percentage points difference in support between incumbent Dilma Rousseff and challenger Marina Silva. Which issues are resonating most?
Não há guinada à direita
Pesquisador americano Michael Shifter diz que população, cansada, fez aposta em Temer, mas que PT ou esquerda podem voltar
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US-Brazil Relations after the Cancellation
Dilma Rousseff indefinitely postponed her October state visit to the US; however, US-Brazil relations will not likely be profoundly affected by the diplomatic row.
Oil and Commodities: The End of the “Age of Abundance”
Across Latin America, the sustained decline in global oil prices has had a profound impact on economic growth, political stability and the viability of resource nationalism – when governments assert more control over the nation’s natural resources.
Energy policy and the outlook for oil and gas in Brazil
Brazil is on track to double its oil and gas production following a series of energy policy reforms aimed at increasing investment.
“Money is the Mother’s Milk of Politics”
An interview with Peter Hakim about the impacts of Lava Jato, Brazil’s political polarization, and the country’s role in the international community
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Understanding Brazil’s Protracted Crisis
On September 26, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted Dr. Matias Spektor, Associate Professor at the Fundação Getulio Vargas and columnist at Folha de S. Paulo. The discussion, moderated by Michael Shifter, focused on Brazil’s political crisis and the threats to Brazilian democracy that exist today.
Latin America’s Presidential Elections: Are Mexico, Brazil and Colombia Ready for Anti-Establishment Candidates?
Next year, critical elections in Latin America’s three most populous countries—Colombia, Mexico and Brazil—are likely to reveal a distemper stemming from citizen disgust with a mix of corruption scandals, mediocre economies, unremitting violence and a largely discredited political class. All three presidential contests are wide open and ripe for anti-establishment challengers.
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Brazil Justice Minister Sergio Moro Accused of Collaborating to Jail Lula
Peter Hakim spoke with Al Jazeera to analyze the political impact of accusations that Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro conspired with prosecutors to jail former president Lula while Moro was a judge.