The Impact of Domestic Politics and International Changes on the Brazilian Perception of Regional Integration
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2011-03-01
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Vigevani, Tullo [UNESP]
Ramanzini Junior, Haroldo [UNESP]
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Wiley-Blackwell
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This article aims to analyze the impact of domestic politics and international changes that influence Brazilian positions regarding regional integration processes in South America, particularly the Southern Common Market, Mercosur. The dynamics of the international system and their impact on the evolution of the elite's perception of the role the country should play in the world are important variables for understanding these positions. The state's postures in relation to integration were and are based on a real interest, but this interest is also linked with the objective of ensuring better conditions for participation in other international arenas. Starting with the hypothesis that transformations in the international setting have strongly influenced Brazil's positioning, the elements of continuity and change in the country's behavior toward Mercosur are identified, with domestic politics as the main explanation.
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Latin American Politics and Society. Malden: Wiley-blackwell, v. 53, n. 1, p. 125-155, 2011.