South America

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches NASA's Parker Solar Probe to touch the Sun from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on August 12, 2018. (NASA via Getty Images)

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Why the US is Partnering with Brazil in Space Race Against China

Sean Kelly

Manager, Public Programming & Special Projects

Sean Kelly

Apr 2, 2019

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3 Min Read

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro delivers a speech during the appointment ceremony of the new heads of public banks, at Planalto Palace in Brasilia on January 7, 2019. (EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is 2018’s Biggest Winner

Walter Russell Mead

Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship

Walter Russell Mead

Jan 8, 2019

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1 Min Read

Venezuelan President Maduro meets with Chinese President Jinping in Beijing, September 1, 2015 (Xinhua/Li Xueren via Getty Images)

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China Sets Its Sights on South America

Seth Cropsey

President, Yorktown Institute

Seth Cropsey

Apr 9, 2018

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10 Min Read

Michel Temer in his first ministerial meeting as acting president of Brazil, May 13, 2016 (José Cruz/Agência Brasil)

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The Noose Tightens in Brazil

Walter Russell Mead

Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship

Walter Russell Mead

May 23, 2017

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2 Min Read

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In Argentina, Obama Is Doing the Right Thing

Walter Russell Mead

Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship

Walter Russell Mead

Mar 24, 2016

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5 Min Read

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A New Stage for Argentina?

Walter Russell Mead

Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship

Walter Russell Mead

Nov 23, 2015

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4 Min Read

Sao Paulo's Stocks Exchange (Bovespa) headquarters in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil, on August 24, 2015. (Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images)

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Unease in Brazil as Recession Bites

Walter Russell Mead

Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship

Walter Russell Mead

Aug 31, 2015

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4 Min Read

Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner (R) waves next to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during the 47th Mercosur Summit, in Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina on December 17, 2014. (JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

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South America's Dynamic Duo

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