U.S. ability to address significant global challenges would be directly enhanced by closer coordination with willing Latin American partners. An enhanced relationship with Brazil is central to this new strategic approach.

Stefan Krauter, chair of Rio World Climate and Energy Events, and Keith Parsons examine alternative energies in Brazil and throughout the Americas. Both large and small projects, including wind energy initiatives, will be critical to meeting energy demands.

This issue juxtaposes rediscovered iconoclasts, such as 19th century poet Sousândrade; Brazilian Modernist Pagu; and Nise da Silveira, the creator of the first art therapy workshop in Rio, with contemporary cultural figures such as vital artist Paula Trope and performance artist Márcia X.

Brazilians went to the polls to choose a new president on October 1, and since no candidate secured an outright majority of votes, a second round was held on October 29. As part of the AS/COA Brazil Presidential Candidate Interview Series, we spoke with PSDB candidate Geraldo Alckmin about economic growth proposals, foreign policy, trade, and investment.

A healthy population and the resulting social development are fundamental to boosting a nation’s level of productivity and advancing its global competitiveness.