The Arab world and Latin America : economic and political relations in the 21st century

"With the growing importance of emerging markets the focus of analysts has begun to concentrate on the contribution of Latin America and the Middle East to the global economy, and the relations between these two regions. This has become ever more important with the trend in Latin America to diversify their trade relations and establish closer economic and political ties with other emerging economies, including the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries. The Arab World and Latin America examines the relations between these two regions, highlighting the often-overlooked cultural similarities, as well as exploring the political and economic ties that are being developed. As relations with and between countries in the Global South become ever more important for trade and investment, both politically and economically, this volume offers vital analyses for researchers of international relations as well as the politics and culture of the Middle East and Latin America."--Bloomsbury Publishing Front cover Author Endorsement Title Copyright Dedication Contents List of Contributors List of Illustrations Abbreviations and Glossary Preface Framework of Cooperation 1. Arab–Latin American Relations in the Twenty-first Century: An Introduction 2. Arab–Latin American Dialogue: A Brazilian Perspective 3. Arab–Latin American Cooperation in Culture and Education Trade Relations 4. Latin America and Caribbean Trade Relations with Arab Countries 5. Reflections on Mercosur–Arab Countries Bi-regional Preferential Trade and Investment Agreements Investments and Finance 6. Moroccan–Brazilian Bilateral Cooperation: Achievements and Prospects 7. Investment Opportunities in Latin America: A Mexican Perspective 8. Brazilian Business Culture 9. Arab–Latin American Banking and Finance Energy and Mineral Resources 10. Energy Cooperation with Latin America: An Arab Perspective 11. Mineral Resources Development: The Chilean Experience Food Security 12. Water Resources and Agriculture in Arab Countries 13. Brazilian–Arab Cooperation in Food Production 14. Food Security in the Arab World: Theory and Practice Technical Cooperation 15. Embrapa: Development of Brazilian Agriculture 16. Butantan Institute: New Frontiers in Immunological Sciences Index