El MERCOSUR en la segunda década del siglo XXI: bases y alcances del regionalismo estratégico
The aim of this article is to outline the basis on which to build the MERCOSUR regional process in the present. The theme is central to the process of integration because current databases are based on a modification of thematic priorities and a questioning of the previous model of the nineties. For the analysis of the current basis MERCOSUR part of a brief presentation of the process in the nineties. It includes analysis of the transition that takes place in the XXI century, the details of which are defined by purposeful agreements initialled Lula and Kirchner. The new governments, questioning the neoliberal model of the nineties, there were consequences for the regional bloc, which is expressed in the 2004-2006 Work Program. The implementation of this program decisions that were made possible by designing a different, more politicized MERCOSUR and other priorities on the agenda. The analysis of the political and institutional axis of the shaft relative to external relations enables operation and display the orientation of the block. It is from this analysis that the present basis arise as differential elements in relation to MERCOSUR past century. It also advances the scope of the regional process which includes political, economic, social, cultural and civic dimension.
O horizonte regional do Brasil e a construção da América do Sul (1990-2005)
This article seeks to show that South America characterizes the actual Brazils regional horizon. The Brazils foreign policy implements several actions that lend a practical face to the diplomatic rhetorical and surpass the economic-commercial sphere. Therefore, the research points that South America is still a region in construction, and Estates initiatives, as Brazilians, can deeply contribute to this process.
As estratégias de cooperação Sul-Sul nos marcos da política externa brasileira de 1993 a 2007
The aim of this article is to analyze the two approaches to South-South cooperation evident in Brazilian foreign policy between 1993 and 2007. On one hand the article examines Brazilian foreign policy towards South America. Specifically, cooperation with Mercosur members and South-American cooperation broadly conceptualized. The region is a foreign policy priority among its south-south cooperation activities. On the other hand, this paper reflects on Brazilian cooperation with other emerging and "system-affecting" countries that belong to other continents, such as South Africa, India and China, and to a certain extent, Russia.