Course Description
This course introduces students to the subject of Brazilian Foreign Policy by analyzing core concepts, ideas and challenges that have shaped the way we think about Brazil’s role in the world over the past two centuries. Illustrations will be drawn from international history and contemporary affairs.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide a solid understanding of Brazil’s foreign policy, assessing, among other aspects, Brazil’s role in Latin America, its relationship to the United States, and debates about the country’s views on topics such as globalization, development and multilateralism. In addition, it seeks to advance students’ capacity to write clearly and express themselves coherently and apply theoretical knowledge to the subject at hand.
August – November 2022
