Thursday, August 22, 2019

Providence: US-Moldova Relations after June 2019


"US-Moldova Relations after June 2019"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez & Lucia Scripcari

Providence Magazine
20 August, 2019
Originally published: https://providencemag.com/2019/08/us-moldova-relations-after-june-2019/

The Republic of Moldova is entering a new era after the events of June 2019, with the rise to power of Prime Minister Maia Sandu, the first woman to ever hold this position, and an agreement of sorts between Washington and Moscow to support the political changes that have been taking place within the landlocked southeastern European state over the last two months. 

This is the ideal time to strengthen Washington-Chisinau relations, as the small European country attempts to become a reliable and stable partner for both the US and Europe.



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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Providence: US-Brazil Relations and Concerns over Nepotism in Brasilia


"US-Brazil Relations and Concerns over Nepotism in Brasilia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Providence Magazine
9 August 2019
Originally published:  https://providencemag.com/2019/08/us-brazil-relations-and-concerns-over-nepotism-in-brasilia/



President Donald Trump has stated that he supports a US-Brazil trade agreement, particularly if the Brazilian government lowers trade barriers between the two countries. The US president’s remarks, made at the White House on July 30, occur parallel to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s decision to nominate his son, congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, to become the next ambassador of Brazil to the US.

This move has triggered concerns about nepotism in the South American nation at a key moment for Washington-Brasilia relations.



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