Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

#TheAmazonIsBurning – and here’s why

The Amazon is burning. Satellites from the National Institute for Space Research recorded over 30, 000 fires in the rainforest in the month of August, and the fires show no sign of abating. It has been reported that fire activity in the rainforest has not been this severe since nearly a decade ago. The lungs Read More…

Expanding Community Megan Robinson

Who to Trust in Latin American Politics? Part 2

This is the second in a two-part series exploring corruption in the politics of Latin America. This article touches on the depth of recent corruption scandals in Latin America.   The bid for the construction of the 2016 Olympic Village and over US $10 billion in other contracts were won by Brazil’s top engineering firm, Read More…

Expanding Community Latin America Megan Robinson

Who to Trust in Latin American Politics? Part 1

This is the first in a two-part series exploring corruption in the politics of Latin America. This article touches on the depth of recent corruption scandals in Brazil. Part 2 will address the far-reaching effects of those scandals throughout the region.   In December 2016, 15,000 people marched the streets in Sao Paulo to fight Read More…

Carter Vance Criminal Justice Latin America Security, Trade and the Economy Uncategorized

Brazil’s New Government is Playing with Fire and the World May Get Burned

The interim government of Brazil, led by former Vice-president Michel Temer, is sparking unrest by proposing unpopular reforms. Carter Vance explains why the government is overstepping its mandate and how the unrest could affect the world 7th largest economy.

Security, Trade and the Economy

The Blame Game: Slowing Global Growth and the Impact of Emerging Markets

Since the 2008 financial crisis, Emerging Market (EM) economies have been the major drive of economic growth; however, the engine behind the growth is beginning to sputter. Of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who contribute 20% of global GDP, Brazil and Russia are both in recession while China has experienced dramatic Read More…