Economic insecurity and middle class expectations played key roles in the country’s election results, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for U.S. News & World Report. 

Despite major protests in Brazil last year, voters opted for the status quo. Writing for Quartz, AS/COA's Rachel Glickhouse outlines four theories why.

Having women in positions of power makes good economic sense and creates inclusive societies, writes AS/COA's Carin Zissis for U.S. News & World Report.

As growth slows, the region will face challenges in meeting expectations to improve quality of life, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post.

The election will help define Brazil’s important economic and foreign policy choices, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.

Deepening ties between Mexico and Japan present the U.S. with opportunities in the Asia-Pacific, writes AS/COA’s Kezia McKeague for U.S. News & World Report.

With upcoming elections in both countries, social media has become a critical tool to reach voters, writes AS/COA's Rachel Glickhouse for U.S. News & World Report.