The second installment of the Global Pulse Discussion Series focuses on the Americas region, exploring how the U.S.-Brazilian relationship has evolved throughout Dilma Rousseff's tenure as the 36th President of Brazil.

After a period of uneasiness between the two countries in the wake of the National Security Agency (NSA) spying revelations, Dilma's recent visit to Washington seems to have sparked a welcome rapprochement between the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere. For the United States, a positive relationship with Brazil is crucial for regional stability, given the growing prevalence of non-regional forces like China establishing significant influence. How has this relationship changed over the years? Should we be hopeful for the future?

Featuring:

Christopher Garman, Head of Country Analysis and Managing Director, Eurasia Group

Christopher Garman is head of country analysis at Eurasia Group. His research focuses on the politics of macroeconomic management across emerging markets. He also leads the firm's coverage of Brazil, specializing in the regulatory environment and its effect on the extractive industries. More. >

Natália de Campos Aranovich, Business Outreach, Brazil California Chamber of Commerce

Natália de Campos Aranovich is a foreign legal consultant registered with the State Bar of California to practice Brazilian Law. Ms. Aranovich has a strong background in negotiation, contracts, business and intellectual property. She also served, for two years, as Vice President of the Intellectual Property Committee for the Rio Grande do Sul Bar Association (OAB.RS) in Brazil. More. >