John L. Allen Jr.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Photo: OSV News/Agustin Marcarian, Reuters With Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva back in power in Brazil, the acronym ‘BRICS’ is once again in fashion in international affairs. It refers to Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with Lula’s vision being that these emerging economic and political superpowers could form a partnership to offset the predominance of the West. This…
