Book Launch - Brazil: The Troubled Rise of a Global Power by Michael Reid

June 11, 2014

Registration: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Presentation and Discussion: 6:00 p.m...

AS/COA

680 Park Avenue

New York

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Brazil, the world’s fifth largest country and seventh largest economy, has seen public optimism begin to level off after the heady days of fast economic growth, global diplomatic initiatives, and oil discoveries. Please join Michael Reid as he presents his book, Brazil: The Troubled Rise of a Global Power. The Economist’s Latin American Bello columnist and the former Americas editor, Reid will discuss the implications of country’s protests, the steady growth of foreign direct investment, Brazil’s foreign policy, and—on the eve of the World Cup kick-off—the impact of the mega-event on the country’s politics and development (and its team’s chances in the tournament).  Speaker: <ul> <li>Michael Reid, author of Brazil: The Troubled Rise of a Global Power (June 2014)</li> </ul> Moderator: <ul> <li>Christopher Sabatini, Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas and Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly</li> </ul> Copies of the book will be available for sale. Registration Fee: This event is complimentary for all registrants, though prior registration is required. Event Information: Wilda Escarfuller | <a href="mailto:wescarfuller@as-coa.org">wescarfuller@as-coa.org</a> | 212-277-8387 Press: Adriana La Rotta | <a href="mailto:alarotta@as-coa.org">alarotta@as-coa.org</a> | 1-212-277-8384 Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at <a href="mailto:jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org">jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org</a> before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Visit AQ Online: <a href="http://www.AmericasQuarterly.org">www.AmericasQuarterly.org</a> Follow AQ on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AmerQuarterly">@AmerQuarterly</a> Follow us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmericasQuarterly">www.facebook.com/AmericasQuarterly</a>

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