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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBrazil: The Challenges of Becoming an Agricultural Superpower

Geraldo Barros, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

In this paper, Geraldo Barros provides an overview of Brazil’s agro-industrial sector and examines the challenges Brazil faces in becoming an agricultural superpower. These challenges include restoring the investment pattern in infrastructure, science and technology, and human capital of previous decades. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Latin America, Environment, Development

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Save to My PortfolioBrazil as an International Energy Player

Ricardo Ubiraci Sennes and Thais Narciso, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

In this paper, Ricardo Sennes and Thais Narciso analyze the current Brazilian energy matrix in terms of oil, natural gas, hydropower and biofuels, as well as the policies and market regulations that affect energy supply. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Energy Security, Energy, Foreign Policy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTechnology, Public Policy, and the Emergence of Brazilian Multinationals

Edmund Amann, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

In this paper, Edmund Amann examines the role of technology, innovation, and public policy in the development of some of Brazil’s largest and most internationalized firms. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Emerging Markets, Latin America, Technology

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBrazil's Trade Policy: Old and New Issues

Mauricio Mesquita Moreira, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

In this paper, Mauricio Moreira discusses Brazil’s trade agenda and identifies key reforms necessary if the country is to fully enjoy the growth and welfare benefits of trade. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Trade, Development, Latin America

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Save to My PortfolioBrazil's Trade Policy: Moving Away From Old Paradigms

Pedro da Motta Veiga, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

In this paper, Pedro da Motta Veiga analyzes key shifts in Brazil’s trade policy and examines the tensions between forces pressing for more trade liberalization and those favoring a protectionist paradigm. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Trade, Foreign Policy, Latin America

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioBrazil As An Economic Superpower? Understanding Brazil’s Changing Role In The Global Economy

Monday, April 28, 2008
12:00 PM to 12:00
Washington, DC

Reuters/Paulo WhitakerOn April 28, the Global Economy and Development Program hosted a conference to explore four of Brazil’s key economic-policy challenges. Whatever the role Brazil chooses to play in the global economy will matter for the United States and other countries in the region. Read More

Brazil, Energy Security, Trade, Latin America, Global Economics

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioA New Direction in Brazilian Foreign Relations

Friday, September 28, 2007
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

On September 28, the Brookings Institution and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a conference with prominent Brazilian and American policymakers to debate these issues. Read More

Brazil, BRICs, South America, Foreign Policy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioEthanol: Lessons from Brazil

David B. Sandalow, May 01, 2006, A High Growth Strategy for Ethanol

Article by David B. Sandalow, Aspen Institute (May 2006) Read More

Brazil, Climate Change, Energy Security, Environment, Global Environment

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNuclear Reactor: Botching Brazilian Diplomacy

Michael A. Levi, 13-Apr-04, The New Republic (Online)

Opinion by Michael A. Levi, The New Republic Online (4/13/04) Read More

Nuclear Weapons, Brazil, Weapons, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Arms Control

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioVarieties of Nationalism: A Half Century of Brazilian-American Relations

Lincoln Gordon, Jul-03, Brazil and the United States in a Changing World

Book Chapter by Lincoln Gordon (July 2003) Read More

Brazil, South America

BOOK

Save to My PortfolioBrazil's Second Chance

Lincoln Gordon, April 08, 2001

In this major new work, a former American ambassador to Brazil examines the social, political, and economic history of the country since the 1930s and discusses whether Brazil is now ready to assume a place as an important participant among First Wor Read More

Brazil, BRICs, Global Economics, South America

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBrazil-U.S. Relations: A New Chapter?

Lincoln Gordon, 2-Apr-01, InfoBrazil.com

Brazil-U.S. Relations? A New Chapter?, Opinion, The InfoBrazil.com, April 2, 2001, by Lincoln Gordon, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution Read More

Brazil, South America

Featured Experts

Lincoln Gordon

Lincoln Gordon

Guest Scholar, Foreign Policy

Lincoln Gordon, whose public service and diplomatic career started in the Truman Administration, is writing his memoir going back to World War II and his role in the postwar Marshall Plan for European economic recovery. He is an expert on East-West relations and Brazil, where he was U.S. ambassador.
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David B. Sandalow

David B. Sandalow

Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy

David Sandalow is an expert on energy policy and global warming.  He is a former assistant secretary of state and senior director on the National Security Council staff and the author of Freedom from Oil. 
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Lael Brainard

Lael Brainard

Vice President and Director, Global Economy and Development
Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in International Economics

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. Formerly White House Deputy National Economic Adviser and Associate Professor at MIT, she focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty. She is also the Director of the All Brookings Initiative on Competitiveness.
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