On the eve of the 40th Anniversary of Brazil’s presence in Antarctica: What now?

Ignacio Javier Cardone – Assistant Professor in International Relations of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and researcher at the International Relations Research Centre of the University of São Paulo. Brazil has been usually linked with images of the tropical, both internationally and domestically. However, the country has been actively involved with the southern polar …

Rio Branco and the origins of Brazil’s status anxiety

Daniel Buarque PhD Candidate at the Joint PhD in International Relations – King’s College London and University of São Paulo. Brazil aspires to a greater active involvement in international relations, to acquire a higher status, and to become recognised as an important player in the global arena. Two separate surveys conducted with the Brazilian foreign …

The image of Brazil as a country on the fence

Daniel BuarquePh.D. Candidate in International Relations at the KBI While the international image of Brazil is traditionally associated with popular stereotypes such as football and beaches (Buarque, 2019), the country’s methods of diplomacy provoke a different perception abroad. Although Brazilian diplomats are praised for their competence, Brazil is still usually seen by the rest of …