From Equidistance to Alignment: Brazil's Position in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Authors

Keywords:

Brazil, foreign policy, Gaza war, Israel-Palestine conflict

Abstract

This article examines the transformation in Brazil's foreign policy stance towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Gaza conflict that escalated in October 2023. Traditionally known for its equidistant approach, Brazil's recent realignment marks a departure from its longstanding policy. This shift was precipitated by intense international debates and a growing domestic push for a more assertive stance, influenced by global solidarity movements and internal political changes.

Author Biography

Karina Calandrin, USP

Doutora e mestra em Relações Internacionais pelo PPGRI San Tiago Dantas (Unesp, Unicamp e PUC-SP). Foi pesquisadora do departamento de Peace and Conflict Management da Universidade de Haifa, em Israel, e do Instituto de Relações Internacionais da Universidade de São Paulo (IRI-USP). Atualmente é pesquisadora de pós-doutorado do IRI-USP. Também é professora de Relações Internacionais da Universidade de Sorocaba, assessora acadêmica do Instituto Brasil-Israel e pesquisadora do GEDES-Unesp.

Published

2024-08-20

How to Cite

Calandrin, K. (2024). From Equidistance to Alignment: Brazil’s Position in the Israel-Palestine Conflict. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (10), 63–83. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/208