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LINK/ NYTIMES/UPDATE/ President Lula da Silva is going to Iran to get the regime to the nuclear negotiating table. But Lula is taking a big risk--looking like an amateur and killing Brasil's pursuit of a permanent seat on the Security Council. There is a strong possibility that Lula will be turned down, and he will return home empty-handed. Some blame his bloated ego, others applaud his efforts. But his trip may only further delay talks started in early April, and give sanction-averse China and Russia reason to continue the uncertain diplomatic track.
LINK/ NYTIMES/UPDATE/ President Lula da Silva is going to Iran to get the regime to the nuclear negotiating table. But Lula is taking a big risk--looking like an amateur and killing Brasil's pursuit of a permanent seat on the Security Council. There is a strong possibility that Lula will be turned down, and he will return home empty-handed. Some blame his bloated ego, others applaud his efforts. But his trip may only further delay talks started in early April, and give sanction-averse China and Russia reason to continue the uncertain diplomatic track. 