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

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...