This year, China overtook the United States to become Brazil’s largest investor. In the first six months of 2010, FDI flows reached an estimated $10 billion, up from literally $83 million in the same period last year. The surge to many is hardly surprising given that China became Brazil’s largest trade partner in 2008. But [...]

There is very little coverage beyond those who bemoan Chinese activity concerning the intensive rivalries shaping up on both continents with respect to resource extraction. This blog will focus on the Turkish, Iranian, Brazilian, Russian, and Israeli moves in these regions to present a broader picture of a wild and exciting competition for influence and [...]