Category Archives: Brazil

The Inflation Tiger – Rising

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Alan Alexandroff

The announced inflation rate for China signaled again the emergence of inflation as a serious global economic issue.  At the moment it lies principally with large emerging market countries notably in China, India and Brazil. The Chinese government has targeted … Continue reading →

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Failing to Step Up

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Alan Alexandroff

One thing I know my Brazilian colleagues are waiting for is a public commitment by President Obama – while in Brazil – to support Brazilian membership to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  Obama while in India gave strong vocal … Continue reading →

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Brazil and Global Leadership

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Alan Alexandroff

Now my excuse on waiting to blog on the Brazil meeting (November 21st-22nd, “Global Leadership: The Role of Brazil and the US and the Agenda for the 21st Century) referenced in my blog post “Constructing New Leadership“, was in anticipation … Continue reading →

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Constructing New Leadership

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Alan Alexandroff

An area of obvious difference between the Brazilian and American experts in Rio de Janeiro at Cebri was the question of leadership actions by the rising states.  Much like the Obama Administration, many US experts urged that Brazil  – as … Continue reading →

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Moving to Sunnier – at least Warmer – Climes

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Alan Alexandroff

Barely back from the Seoul Summit, I have had the good fortune to do a little temperature taking _ and I don’t mean the outside temperature – here in Brazil.  With the auspices of Cebri (Brazilian Center for International Relations) … Continue reading →

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BRICSAM and the G20: A Week Later

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Evelyn Chan

The London G20 summit turned to be an unanticipated success. In the weeks and days before the event, signs were gloomy of any positive outcome. The French and Germans were saying ‘no’ to any major collective stimulus package. Gordon Brown as … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s new Vision: Imagining a Great Power?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Alan Alexandroff

Brazil is thinking big.  I mean Big!  On December 19, 2008 President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva – Lula in other words, released a new national defense strategy. This document called for: upgrading Brazil’s military forces and for remaking the … Continue reading →

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Brazil In or Out Part II

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Alan Alexandroff

Just before I get to Brazil, I want to let readers know that through some technological blogging magic, we are able here at Rising BRICSAM to allow guest contributors to add blog posts. Look for my colleague Art Stein, Professor … Continue reading →

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Brazil: In or Out – Part I

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Alan Alexandroff

It’s a persistent question – is this new large emerging economy a member of the group – Rising BRICSAM – and if so, how? Brazil is frequently subjected to this inquiry. Paulo Sotero and Leslie Elliott Amijo undertook exactly that … Continue reading →

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