Promoting Convergence in US-Brazil Relations

In 2024, Brazil and the United States celebrated 200 years of diplomatic relations, marking a moment to reflect on shared values and missed opportunities between two major Western democracies. Despite strong cultural, economic, and strategic complementarities, the US-Brazil relationship has often been shaped by divergent historical trajectories—especially in foreign policy—leading to sporadic alignment and unrealized potential.
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Professor, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—aims to deepen understanding of Brazil’s complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and US institutions across all sectors. Read more
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