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From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma
A compelling new biography of Brazil’s Lula da Silva offers a sharp contrast to the dispiriting state of South Africa’s politics
Divisions threaten Bolivia’s MAS and its legacy of left-wing transformation
This is the first instalment in a series of articles on lessons for the left, and focuses on the case of Bolivia
Political landscapes are shifting, but beware of anti-democratic forces
The European Union has shifted right and Latin America to the left, India’s supremacist was checked, and the ANC lost its majority but behaved with democratic maturity
Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan
In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps
Corporate capture and austerity politics
The choice to adopt austerity is not about protecting the state against capture — nor is it about realising untapped growth
Saudi Arabia still mulling Brics invite, says its ambassador to South Africa
Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political…
Russia, China win as Brics grows
Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders
Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc
Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war
President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace
Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’
China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions
Bolsonaro ‘authorises’ transition without acknowledging defeat
In a speech that lasted just over two minutes, the far-right incumbent neither acknowledged defeat, nor congratulated Lula on his victory
Brazil’s Lula win over Bolsonaro celebrated by the left globally, but beware a right backlash
A country cannot survive in isolation, particularly given that leaders of rightwing parties have ascended in countries around the world
Inconclusive vote: Brazil wakes up to four more weeks of uncertainty
Seeking to make a spectacular comeback, ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva failed to garner the votes needed to avoid a runoff
Developing countries say Doha talks make progress
Talks on a deal to free up world trade are making progress, developing country leaders said on Monday, but the chairperson of key industry negotiations said more needed to be…
Agreement on Doha ‘extremely close’
World trade talks appeared to be making progress on Wednesday as the leaders of Brazil, India and South Africa said they were committed to reaching a deal. The leaders said…