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Geopolitical Diary Graphic -- FINAL
Geopolitical Diary: Three Events and the Tapestry of the Next Decade
October 3, 2008 0158 GMT
Three completely disconnected events occurred this week that will weave together the tapestry of the next decade -- not including the $700 billion Wall Street bailout or the U.S. vice presidential candidate debate. [more]
Situation Reports
U.S.: Treasury Puts Sanctions On FARC's International Representatives
September 30, 2008 1713 GMT
Bolivia: Morales To Meet Regional Leaders In Brazil
September 30, 2008 1447 GMT
Brazil: Jubarte Oil Field Could Hold 4 Billion Barrels
September 26, 2008 1314 GMT
Brazil: Da Silva Says Response To Global Crisis Should Be Multilateral
September 23, 2008 1649 GMT
Brazil, France: Jointly Developing Nuclear Submarine
September 23, 2008 1305 GMT
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French Technicians Assembling Rafale Jets
Brazil: Momentum Builds for Defense Reform
October 2, 2008 2007 GMT
Brazil has short-listed three finalists to provide its next-generation jet fighter. [more]
Brazilian navy ship seen from Copacabana beach
Brazil: Defining the Course of its Rise
September 24, 2008 1409 GMT
With growing wealth to protect, South America’s largest country has realized it must strengthen its military posture. [more]
Brazilian army soldiers in the Amazon forest
Brazil: The Implications of Russia's Presence in South America
September 17, 2008 2152 GMT
Russia's increased military presence in South America raises issues for Brazil. (With Stratfor map) [more]
A policeman passes by during clashes against supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales on Aug. 19 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Bolivia: Instability and the Neighbors
September 12, 2008 1932 GMT
Ongoing instability in Bolivia has begun to attract regional interest. [more]
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at a drilling platform in the Campos Basin in 2006
Brazil: Not Ready for OPEC Membership
September 4, 2008 1609 GMT
Brazil has declined an invitation to join the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries -- in order to keep developing its newfound energy wealth. [more]
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