Features

Liberalization Hits Roadblock
- by Bonnie Potter
A recent strike by Brazilian metalworkers was crushed by the military government. The move may signal a setback for the country's program of political liberalization.

Ludwig's Castle: Built on Sand?
- by Shelton Davis
Anthropologist Shelton Davis explores the problems of D.K. Ludwig's tree farming project in the Brazilian Amazon, and argues for an alternative development strategy for the region.

Toward Third World Energy Independence
- An interview with Michael Tanzer
An internationally renowned oil economist discusses corporate control over international petroleum production and the prospects for Third World oil self-reliance.

South Africa's Mineral Might
- by James Ridgeway
An examination of the evolution and extent of Western mineral dependence on South Africa.

Overseas Chinese Aid Mainland
- by Jonathan Ratner
Second of a two-part series on the status of China's policies toward foreign investors.

Global Sightings

Corporations Battle Moon Treaty

Strike Hits Irish Smelter

Filmmaker Takes on the Multinationals

Mobil's Logic

Conference Details Foreign Aid Benefits