August 2010

Dilemmas of Brazilian Grand Strategy

In this monograph, Hal Brands critiques Brazilian grand strategy as it has developed over the past 8 years in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brands acknowledges the sophistication and accomplishments of Lula’s grand strategy, but he argues Brazil still confronts several challenging strategic dilemmas — ranging from persistent internal problems to the increasingly competitive nature of its relations with the US — that could negatively impact its geopolitical potential.

This publication is subject to Title 17, United States Code, Sections 101 and 105. It is in the public domain and may not be copyrighted.

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