The theme is hot and always welcomed in Brazil. Political parties, democracy and social policy. Professor Frances Hagopian, visiting professor for Brazil Studies in the Department of Government at Harvard University will lecture at the Centro Ruth Cardoso in São Paulo, on Sept 29th. Titled “Partidos programáticos, democracia participativa e mudança da política social no Brasil”,Continue reading “Harvard professor and former president Cardoso debate in São Paulo”
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Now Everyone Wants to be the “Fifth BRIC”
Last year in a Special Report on Indonesia, The Economist quotes certain investment bank research arguing that Indonesia may be the “fifth BRIC” (BRIIC?). Now, in the latest edition, The Economist notes a source saying that Africa should be the “fifth BRIC.” This little trend should indicate the increase in status of the four BRICContinue reading “Now Everyone Wants to be the “Fifth BRIC””
Lula among Time magazine most influential personalities list
It is no less than Michael Moore who wrote Lula’s entry in Time’s review of the most influential 100 people. The guy who has been so critical of American politics in the Bush era thinks Lula represents the new American way of life. The self made president’s appeal seems irresistible. A more careful analysis wouldContinue reading “Lula among Time magazine most influential personalities list”
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