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Lula's diplomatic dance is nothing new for Brazil or its leader -- what has changed is the world around him

  • Written by Rafael R. Ioris, Professor of Modern Latin America History, University of Denver
Lula's diplomatic dance is nothing new for Brazil or its leader -- what has changed is the world around himIs Lula pursuing divisiveness or diplomatic pragmatism on the world stage?AP Photo/Louise Delmotte

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a man currently very much in demand in international circles.

In April, the leftist leader was being courted by China during a high-profile visit to Beijing. That was followed a month later with an...

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