Brazil intends to hike its 2008 military budget to strengthen its defense industry, but some worry about a regional arms race. The new issue of Americas Quarterly examines security in Latin America.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva headed to Africa to promote a "biofuel revolution" just as his country won a victory in a World Trade Court case disputing U.S. cotton subsidies. During a recent AS/COA roundtable, Brazilian governors discussed biofuel opportunities. A hemispheric update examines Brazil’s energy policy at home and abroad.

AS/COA hosted an October 11 luncheon discussion with Brazilian governors Wilma M. de Faria, Cássio Cunha Lima, and Roberto Requião to talk about opportunities in the areas of biofuels, tourism, infrastructure, environmental policies, and social development.

After nearly three decades off the air, Sesame Street returns to Brazilian television to boost basic education. In a new issue of AS/COA's Viewpoints Americas, Executive Vice President of International Projects at Sesame Workshop Daniel Victor writes about early education and national development. 

Brazil offers an important model for energy generation and security. Domestically, hydroelectric and nuclear projects are underway but new oil refineries are needed to meet growing demand. At the same time, President Lula continues to traverse the region to promote biofuels and energy cooperation.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) brought together leading public and private sector representatives to analyze Brazil’s economic prospects.

Overseeing one of the region’s most important financial centers, Mayor Kassab outlines his initiatives to keep the city at the forefront of global commerce. This interview was conducted before July's tragic plane crash—our deepest condolences are extended to all.