External Peril, Internal Fatigue: Toward a Reconstruction of Brazilian Statecraft

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  • Philip Yang URBEM

Abstract

Amid the external peril of US military coercion and the backdrop of China's industrial ascent, compounded by internal institutional fatigue, this article argues for a reconstruction of Brazilian statecraft grounded in material capabilities and strategic coordination. The "Two Parallel Tables" method leverages great-power rivalry for verifiable gains in technology, industry, and finance. Crucially, India serves as a vital Third Space to avoid repeating the historical error of recognizing China's systemic power only after it has consolidated. The article outlines a path for Brazil to transform domestic exhaustion into a durable core of autonomous power by anchoring deterrence in non-military arrangements.

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2026-04-06

How to Cite

Yang, P. (2026). External Peril, Internal Fatigue: Toward a Reconstruction of Brazilian Statecraft. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (16), 97–110. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/292

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