"There may be potential cracks in the facade of unity once China asserts its interests," comments COA’s Eric Farnsworth on the establishment of a BRICS development bank.

The July 15 summit reinforces the need for Washington to pursue an active economic agenda with Latin America, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for China-US Focus.

There has been a real effort by Washington to mend ties with Brazil and turn the page on the Snowden issue, points out COA's Eric Farnsworth.