Argentina, Brazil and the world in the face of the 20th century

this paper analyses the international scene in the xx1st century by taking into account three major issues: first, the new world order; second, the relationship between technological advances and the humanist conception; third, the search for a solution for the increasing differences between affluent and marginal societies, and, within them, extremely rich and extremely poor sectors. in this context, the opportunities argentinaand brazilhave within mercosur and the south american community of nations are also highlighted.