The Hand That Feeds
“Let me repeat myself: We will not provide arms where we believe they will be used to conduct a gross violation of human rights.” – Tina Kaidanow, former assistant secretary for…
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Edmund Ruge is a researcher based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds an MA in International Economics and Latin American Studies from The Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Prior to attending SAIS, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mozambique.
“Let me repeat myself: We will not provide arms where we believe they will be used to conduct a gross violation of human rights.” – Tina Kaidanow, former assistant secretary for…
On Friday, February 16, President Michel Temer issued a decree authorizing “federal intervention,” and handing over control of all matters of Rio’s public security to the Brazilian…
On September 15, Brazilian General Antonio Hamilton Mourão publicly announced the possibility of military intervention to solve Brazil’s political situation. At a public Q&A session…