BRAZIL AS AN EMERGING POWER: THE VIEW FROM THE UNITED STATES

This policy briefing examines the evolving relationship between the United States and Brazil, noting that while the US now recognizes Brazil as a genuine emerging power and a vital player in global politics, translating this awareness into a concrete 'special relationship' is hindered by divergent priorities in security, trade, and regional leadership.

• The United States has increasingly recognized Brazil as a vital regional and global player due to its economic strength, hemispheric leadership, and role in multilateral forums, though establishing a concrete 'special relationship' remains difficult.
• Brazil's transition to a recognized emerging power was driven by the 1994 Plan Real, which stabilized the economy through macroeconomic and monetary policies, and the subsequent expansion of its middle class and commodity prices.

APA

O’Neil, S. (2010). BRAZIL AS AN EMERGING POWER: THE VIEW FROM THE UNITED STATES. South African Institute of International Affairs. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Policy-Briefing-16.pdf

Chicago

O’Neil, Shannon. BRAZIL AS AN EMERGING POWER: THE VIEW FROM THE UNITED STATES. South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Policy-Briefing-16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{oneil2010brazil, author = {O’Neil, Shannon}, title = {{BRAZIL AS AN EMERGING POWER: THE VIEW FROM THE UNITED STATES}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2010}, month = feb, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Policy-Briefing-16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }