The Emerging Continent

Peter Kingstone, Anastasia Moloney, Shannon O'Neil | World Politics Review | 2009-01-12

From the emergence of Brazil and the populist left, to the gathering momentum of regional integration, South America has experienced a decade of growth and change while America's attention has been turned elsewhere. WPR examines the Emerging Continent.

The Promise and Perils of South American Integration
By Shannon O'Neil
In the 21st century so far, regional integration has been one of the most notable elements in South American foreign relations, promising increased political, economic, social, and development cooperation. But is South America entering a new era, or will these grand plans remain just rhetoric?

The Challenge of South America's Populist Left
By Anastasia Moloney
Presidents Hugo Chávez, Rafael Correa and Evo Morales have become close allies who often display a united front when it comes to disputes with the U.S. But they do not represent a coherent movement. For all the beliefs they share in principle, their priorities and versions of the populist left differ in practice.

Brazil: The Sleeping Giant Awakens?
By Peter Kingstone
In recent years, Brazil's growing economic and diplomatic power have generated a level of international interest and excitement that was wholly unexpected as little as 10 years ago. But the "sleeping giant" has been sleeping for a long time. Is this new period of enthusiasm any different than those that have come before?

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