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 …
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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 …
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