The recent announcement of a BRICS development bank raised many questions. Isobel Coleman writes about the potential structure and purpose of the BRICS development bank and its implications for international development and the global economy.
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Julia E. Sweig assesses the recent shift in Mexico's narrative under the newly inaugurated president, Enrique Peña Nieto, and the implications of this shift for Brazil.
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Sebastian Mallaby argues that microeconomic struggles are tarnishing the macroeconomic success of the BRICs.
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Michael Spence shares his bullish outlook on emerging markets and their ability to rebound from a global growth slowdown.
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Julia E. Sweig explores what the political crisis unfolding in Paraguay means for Brazil and its regional leadership.
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Julia E. Sweig analyzes expectations and measurements of success at this week's G-20 Summit in Mexico and Rio+20 Earth Summit in Brazil.
Julia E. Sweig dissects the international quandary over the humanitarian implications of violence in Syria.
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Julia E. Sweig measures the balance between market and state in a review of David Rothkopf's latest book, Power, Inc.: The Epic Rivalry between Big Business and Government and the Reckoning that Lies Ahead.
Julia Sweig explains the significance of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's first visit to the United States.
Julia E. Sweig analyzes the significance of the first-ever Communist Party Conference in Cuba.
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Julia E. Sweig discusses Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's upcoming visit to Cuba.
Yanzhong Huang discusses the impact of chronic, noncommunicable disease on development in the BRICS nations.
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Jagdish Bhagwati shares anecdotes of the sometimes-painful outcomes that protectionist policies can produce.
Julia E. Sweig and Matias Spektor say that on his visit to Brazil, President Obama will encounter a transformed nation - and an opportunity to build a genuine partnership.
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Julia E. Sweig states that Secretary Clinton's visit to Brazil "may reflect a political will to make the relationship with Brazil a strategic priority for American foreign policy."
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Walter Russell Mead argues that an increasing number of developing countries are turning into the "pacesetters of liberal global capitalism."
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The Power Surge
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More
