Dilemmas of Brazilian Grand Strategy

The review examines the grand strategy of Brazil under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting his efforts to transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world that favors Brazilian interests. Lula's approach involves soft-balancing, coalition-building, and promoting Brazil as a leader in South America, enhancing the country's diplomatic stature. However, this strategy has led to significant challenges, including economic issues and strained US relations, which will impact the effectiveness of Brazil's future diplomatic efforts and the actions of Lula's successors.