The U.S. Should Have Moderate Expectations for Venezuela’s Election
Upcoming elections can help the opposition reconnect with voters, but they won’t resolve everything and could come with downsides.
Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It?
A diplomatic heavy hitter is back at the helm of Latin America’s largest country—but the path to an influential international role is full of obstacles.
Thinking Abroad: Latin America’s Foreign Policies
AQ tracks priorities in external relations, including positions on Venezuela and China, in eight countries.
Con Lula, Brasil puede asumir el liderazgo regional. ¿Lo hará?
Un peso pesado de la diplomacia vuelve a dirigir el país más grande de América Latina. Pero ejercer el liderazgo regional puede resultar más difícil de lo que Lula y otros creen.
Sob o comando de Lula, o Brasil pode voltar à liderança regional. Mas será que o país assumirá esse papel?
Um grande nome da diplomacia está novamente no comando do maior país da América Latina—mas o caminho para Lula chegar a uma posição internacional de influência está repleto de obstáculos.
Nuevo en AQ: Lo que significa Lula para el papel de América Latina en el mundo
El destacado perfil de Lula lo convierte en un líder natural en temas como el cambio climático, aunque las recientes polémicas y los retos internos de Brasil podrían limitar sus ambiciones regionales.
Susan Segal: Lula’s Opportunity to Lead the Region
Brazil’s president is in a unique position to direct the region towards an integrated and productive future, writes AS/COA’s president.
Why Mexico Is a Quiet Presence on the World Stage
Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s insular foreign policy, in the region’s second-largest economy, is a missed opportunity.
Novo na AQ: O que Lula representa para o papel da América Latina no mundo
O carisma e perfil global de Lula fazem dele um líder natural em temas como o meio ambiente, mas polêmicas recentes e dificuldades internas podem limitar suas ambições regionais.
Brazil Needs a Feminist Foreign Policy
Diplomacy has a major role to play in advancing a gender-conscious approach to trade—its benefits will impact the whole economy.
NEW AQ: What Lula Means for Latin America’s Role in the World
Lula’s high profile makes him a natural leader on issues like climate, although recent controversies, and domestic challenges in Brazil, may limit his regional ambitions.
Courting Lula, China Seeks to Show It Has More to Offer than the U.S.
The Brazilian president’s trip to Beijing will be shaped by numerous agreements and investment promises.
Entrevista: Chanceler Mauro Vieira define a “doutrina Lula” para as relações exteriores
O ministro conversa com o editor-chefe da Americas Quarterly sobre a relação com a China, os EUA, a necessidade de reformas em organismos multilaterais e outros temas.
Q&A: Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the “Lula Doctrine”
An exclusive interview with Brazil’s top diplomat, on the relationship with China, the U.S., the need for multilateral reform, and more.