Lula’s Message for Two Worlds

First he inspired hope at a crowded haven for anti-globalizers. Then he received an ecstatic greeting from a globalized assembly of free traders meeting at a playground for the rich. Brazil's new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, moved last week between Porto Alegre and Davos with amazing ease. He was elected last year on a populist platform that railed against neo-liberal economics and globalization. But now that he's in office, 'Lula' is trying to reach out to foreign investors and financial institutions. Playing both sides of the issue will require a lot of skill, but this charismatic leader may just pull it off. –YaleGlobal