Professor and researcher of the Post Graduate Program in International Relations at the Univ. of the State of Rio de Janeiro. PhD in Political Science from the Complutense Univ. of Madrid. Post-Doctorate at the European University Institute (Florence, Italy).
After four decades of crises, disagreements, and constant adaptations, Mercosur shows that its greatest strength is not the absence of conflict, but its ability to endure and continue to be a key player in regional integration.
The hallmark of Carlos França's foreign policy became inertia, articulated to the intentions of carrying out a very low profile policy until the elections.
Co-author Álvaro Costa Silva
Political-ideological differences, different foreign policy priorities and interests, and trade imbalances have limited the potential of a bilateral relationship.
