Brazil’s foreign policy is hyperactive, ambitious and naive

Brazil's President Lula pursues an active, global foreign policy, visiting China to deepen trade ties, signing agreements on renewable energy, science, and agriculture. He aims to set up a peace club to end the war in Ukraine and lead the fight against climate change. However, Lula risks looking nai

April 16, 2023 . 7:41 PM

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Brazilian President Lula is pursuing an active foreign policy with global ambitions.
Lula aims to set up a “peace club” to end the war in Ukraine and lead the fight against climate change.
Lula is visiting China to deepen trade ties and sign agreements on renewable energy, science, and agriculture.
Brazil's relationship with Russia is complicated, and Lula risks looking naive in his attempts to broker a deal over Ukraine.
Lula's legacy may be better served by focusing on areas where Brazil has clout, such as the environment.