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New Atlanticist

Jul 30, 2024

Dispatch from Rio: Can Brazil set the G20 leaders’ summit up for success?

By Ananya Kumar, Mrugank Bhusari

Brasília has sought to acknowledge fundamental disagreements on geopolitics between some members, and then to sidestep them entirely at the ministerial level. How long can this approach last?

Brazil Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 26, 2024

‘We’re back to square one’ in fighting the hunger crisis, warns Cindy McCain

By Katherine Walla

At an Atlantic Council event on Thursday, the World Food Programme executive director warned that the world has lost the progress it has made over the past fifteen years on lowering global hunger levels.

Brazil Latin America

In the News

Jul 23, 2024

Lipsky cited in Bloomberg on US efforts to persuade emerging market countries to publicly criticize China’s export practices during the G20

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Brazil China

Infographic

Jul 8, 2024

Infographic: Could Brazil be the future of global food security?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

With an expected global population of 10 billion by 2050, the world must adjust to meet growing food demands. Learn more.

Americas Brazil

In the News

Jun 25, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor featured by Reuters on BRICS de-dollarization efforts

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Brazil China

EnergySource

Jun 4, 2024

Brazil is buying lots of Chinese EVs. Will that continue?

By William Tobin

Brazilian imports of Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged in 2023 as Chinese automakers sought—and continue to seek— global markets for their BEV surpluses. However, increasing protectionism in Brazil may force China to find new welcoming markets in other Latin American and Asian countries.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

May 14, 2024

Brazil’s tragic floods should put climate adaptation at the top of the G20 and COP agendas

By Valentina Sader

The ongoing flooding in Rio Grande do Sul is an example of the urgent need for countries to focus on adapting to climate change.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

EnergySource

May 3, 2024

G7 pledges to end coal—but only inclusive action will make a real climate impact

By Elena Benaim

During the G7 energy ministerial in Turin, Italy, climate, energy, and environment ministers made a historic pledge to phase out coal power plants by 2035 among other agreements. But members ultimately need to turn pledges into action to blunt the impacts of climate change.

Africa Brazil

In the News

Apr 18, 2024

IMF-World Bank Week events and G20 evening reception mentioned in Politico

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Brazil International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Apr 18, 2024

What should digital public infrastructure look like? The G7 and G20 offer contrasting visions.

By Anand Raghuraman

The two organizations hold different views of how digital public infrastructure should shape the way markets function.

Brazil Digital Policy

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