Foreign_relations_of_Brazil

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Foreign relations of Brazil Foreign relations of Brazil Brazil This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Brazil Executive President (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) Vice-President (José Alencar) Chief of Staff (Dilma Vana Rousseff) Solicitor-General Cabinet Internal Control Legislative Federal Senate Chamber of Deputies Judiciary Supreme Court Superior Court of Justice Supreme Electoral Court National Justice Council States and territories State governors Municipalities Elections 2006 general election 2005 referendum General Constitution Attorney General Federal budget Federal institutions Political parties Foreign relations Human rights Other countries security, ideological goals, and economic prosperity. Between World War II and 1990, both democratic and military governments sought to expand Brazil’s influence in the world by pursuing a state-led industrial policy and an independent foreign policy. Brazilian foreign policy has recently aimed to strengthen ties with other South American countries, engage in multilateral diplomacy through the United Nations and the Organization of American States, and act at times as a countervailing force to U.S. political and economic influence in Latin America. Foreign policy Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh receiving state honors during his visit to Brazil in 2006 Brazil’s foreign policy is a by-product of the country’s unique position as a regional power in Latin America, a leader among developing countries, and an emerging world power.[2] Brazilian foreign policy has generally been based on the principles of multilateralism, peaceful dispute settlement, and non-intervention in the affairs of other countries.[3] Brazil engages in multilateral diplomacy through the Organization of American States and the United Nations, and has increased ties with developing countries in Africa and Asia. Brazil is currently commanding a multinational U.N. stabilization force in Haiti, the MINUSTAH. Instead of pursuing unilateral prerogatives, Brazilian foreign policy has tended to emphasize regional integration, first · Atlas Politics portal The Ministry of External Relations is responsible for managing the foreign relations of Brazil. Brazil is a significant political and economic power in Latin America and a key player on the world stage[1]. Brazil’s foreign policy reflects its role as an emerging world power and is designed to help protect the country’s national interests, national 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia through the Southern Cone Common Market (Mercosul) and now the Union of South American Nations. Brazil’s political, business, and military ventures are complemented by the country’s trade policy. In Brazil, the Ministry of Foreign Relations continues to dominate trade policy, causing the country’s commercial interests to be (at times) subsumed by a larger foreign policy goal, namely, enhancing Brazil’s influence in Latin America and the world. [4] For example, while concluding meaningful trade agreements with developed countries (such as the United States and the European Union) would probably be beneficial to Brazil’s long-term economic self-interest, the Brazilian government has instead prioritized its leadership role within Mercosul and expanded trade ties with countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Foreign relations of Brazil Lula and Barack Obama skillful interlocutor in Latin America. U.S. officials tend to describe Brazil, like Chile, as a friendly country that shares the U.S. commitment to democratic practices and prudent macroeconomic policies. Although they share common goals for regional stability, Brazil’s independent approach to foreign policy has led to periodic disputes with the United States on trade and political issues, including Brazil’s vocal opposition to the war in Iraq. Despite these disagreements, Brazil and the United States have worked closely on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. In addition to trade matters, these issues include counter-narcotics and terrorism, energy security, human rights protection, environmental issues and HIV/AIDS. Brazilian and U.S. officials recently signed an agreement on ethanol and technology development. Diplomatic relations Brazilian diplomatic missions overseas Brazil has a large global network of diplomatic missions, and maintains diplomatic relations with every United Nations member, with the exception of: • Bhutan • Marshall Islands • Micronesia • Tonga • Tuvalu In addition to that, Brazil does not recognize the Republic of China (Taiwan), but maintains a special office in Taipei. Brazil does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state and has no plans to do so without an agreement with Serbia.[5] United Nations politics Brazil is a charter member of the United Nations and participates in many of its specialized agencies. It has contributed troops to UN peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East, the former Belgian Congo, Cyprus, Mozambique, Angola, and more recently East Timor and Haiti. Brazil has been a member of the UN Security Council nine times, most recently 2004-2005. Brazil is currently seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. It is a member of the G4, an organization of Brazil, Germany, Japan, and India, all nations who are currently seeking permanent representation. According to their plan the UN Security Council would be expanded beyond the current fifteen members to include twenty- Relations with the United States Relations between the United States and Brazil are characterized as fairly warm and friendly. The United States has increasingly regarded Brazil as a significant power, especially in its role as a stabilizing force and a 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia five members. This would be the first time that permanent status has been extended to a South American nation and supporters of the G4 plan suggest that this will lead to greater representation of developing nations rather than the current major participants. Foreign relations of Brazil See also • Brazil and the United Nations • Brazil and weapons of mass destruction • Brazilian Antarctica • Brazilian diplomatic missions • List of diplomatic missions in Brazil • Mercosul • Ministry of Foreign Relations of Brazil • Union of South American Nations Relations with specific foreign nations: • Angola: Angola–Brazil relations • Argentina: Argentina–Brazil relations • Canada: Brazil–Canada relations • Chile: Brazil–Chile relations • Cuba: Brazilian–Cuban relations • Czech Republic: Brazilian-Czech relations • Finland: Brazil–Finland relations • France: Brazil–France relations • Greece: Greco-Brazilian relations • Guyana: Brazil–Guyana relations • India: Brazil–India relations • Iraq: Brazil–Iraq relations • Jamaica: Jamaica–Brazil relations • Japan: Brazil–Japan relations • Malaysia: Malaysia-Brazil relations • Mexico: Brazil–Mexico relations • Nigeria: Brazil–Nigeria relations • Pakistan: Brazil–Pakistan relations • Russia: Brazil–Russia relations • Serbia: Brazil-Serbia relations • South Africa: Brazil–South Africa relations • United States: Brazil – United States relations • Uruguay: Brazil–Uruguay relations International issues • Two short sections of the border with Uruguay are in dispute - the Arroio Invernada area of the Quaraí River, and the Brazilian Island at the confluence of the Quaraí River and the Uruguay River[6]. • Brazil declared in 1986 the sector between 28°W to 53°W Brazilian Antarctica (Antártica Brasileira) as its Zone of Interest. It overlaps Argentine and British claims[7] • In 2004, the country submitted its claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) to extend its maritime continental margin[8]. Foreign aid Brazil provides foreign aid to various countries in Africa and Latin America through the Brazilian Agency of Cooperation (Abbreviation: ABC; Portuguese: Agência Brasileira de Cooperação), in addition to offering scientific, economical, and technical support to programs in various countries. Participation in international organizations ACS(Observer) • ACTO • AfDB • BIS • CAN(Associate) • CDB • CPLP • FAO • G4 • G4 bloc • G8+5 • G15 • G20 • G20+ • G24 • G77 • IADB • IDB • IAEA • IBRD • IBSA •ICAO • ICC • ICRM • IDA • IFAD • IFC • IFRCS • IHO • ILO • IMF • IMO • Inmarsat • Intelsat • Interpol • IOC • IOM • ISO • ITU • LAES • LAIA • Latin Union • Mercosur • MINUSTAH • NAM(Observer) • NSG • OAS • OEI • OPANAL • OPCW • PCA • Rio Group • Rio Treaty • UN • UNASUR • UNCTAD • UNESCO • UNHCR • UNIDO • UNITAR • UNMIL • UNMIS • UNMOVIC • UNOCI • UNTAET • UNWTO • UPU • WCO • WHO • WIPO • WMO • WTO • ZPCAS References [1] Country Profile: Brazil UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved on 2009-01-05. [2] U.S. Congressional Report on Brazil [3] Georges D. Landau, "The Decisionmaking Process in Foreign Policy: The Case of Brazil," Center for Strategic and International Studies: Washington DC: March 2003 [4] CRS Report RL33258, Brazilian Trade Policy and the United States, by J.F. Hornbeck [5] Brasil não reconhece Kosovo sem acordo com Sérvia [6] Borders and Limits of Brazil: Ilha Brasileira 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [7] .Brazilian Antarctica [8] UN Continental Shelf and UNCLOS Article 76: Brazilian Submission Foreign relations of Brazil • Ministério das Relações Exteriores Official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations (English) • Brazilian Mission to the United Nations Official website (English) (Portuguese) • Agência Brasileira de Cooperação Official website of the Brazilian Agency of Cooperation (Portuguese) External links • Ministério das Relações Exteriores Official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations (Portuguese) Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Brazil" Categories: Foreign relations of Brazil, Politics of Brazil, Government of Brazil This page was last modified on 6 May 2009, at 08:54 (UTC). All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. 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