The Communist Party USA (Oakland/Berkeley) invites you to a discussion: The Empire Strikes Back: Attack on BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, S. Africa) Suggested Readings: Conn Hallinan, ‘A Very Brazilian Coup’ http://fpif.org/a-very-brazilian-coup/ Norman Markowitz, ‘The Asian “Pivot” in Historical Context’ http://www.academia.edu/25555123/The_Asian_Pivot_in_Historical_Context ‘Current Developments in India’ http://mltoday.com/article/2483-current-developments-in-india/90-frontpage-stories61339