Promoting Convergence in US-Brazil Relations

In 2024, Brazil and the United States celebrated 200 years of diplomatic relations, marking a moment to reflect on shared values and missed opportunities between two major Western democracies. Despite strong cultural, economic, and strategic complementarities, the US-Brazil relationship has often been shaped by divergent historical trajectories—especially in foreign policy—leading to sporadic alignment and unrealized potential.

Authors

Bruna Santos

Director, Brazil Institute

Schedule interview

Ricardo Zúniga

Founding Partner, Dinámica Americas

Nicholas Zimmerman

Global Fellow

Fernanda Magnotta

Global Fellow;
Professor, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado

Brazil Institute

The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—aims to deepen understanding of Brazil’s complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and US institutions across all sectors. Read more

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