July 19, 2011

An Emerging New World Order

How the rise of developing economies–exemplified by BRICS– is changing the old way of doing business

Essay
Brazil and the Middle East
Celso Amorim

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaa made the region a foreign policy focus in pursuit of greater South-South cooperation. An insider’s look at how the Brasília sees Arab democratization, Arab-Israeli peace, the nuclear standoff with Iran and trade and investment promotion.

Essay
Great Games, Local Rules
Alexander Cooley

The big-power competition in Central Asia is not quite what it seems. More intriguing is how the region’s governments play the U.S., China and Russia off one another for political and economic gain.

Essay
Nelson Mandela’s Legacy
John Carlin

What the world must learn from one of our greatest leaders

Q&A
The Cairo Review Interview: South Africa’s Clout
Scott MacLeod

President Jacob Zuma presides over a country that after decades of international isolation under white minority rule is taking an increasing role in African and global affairs.