The Political Economy of an Emerging Global Power

1. Introduction: Brazil at a Crossroads
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

Part I. A Champion of Soft Power

2. A Friendly Giant
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

3. The Brasília Consensus: Still a Valid Model?
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

Part II. A Hard Power Nation in the Making

4. Brazil’s Economic Power
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

5. Brazilian Companies Going Global
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

Part III. What Will Propel Brazil Forward?

6. Strengthening Brazil’s Competitiveness
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

7. Sustaining Social Innovation
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

8. In Search of a Role on the Global Stage
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

9. Looking for Answers
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

10. Conclusion: Building the Brazil Dream
Lourdes Casanova, Julian Kassum

Keywords: Political Science and International Relations, Latin American Politics, Latin American Culture, Political Economy, Development Theory, International Relations, Development Economics