Top Brazilian Diplomat Reflects on His Experiences

Bruce Sterling
Wired
May 6, 2011

The man who led Brazil into its new global era discusses his diplomatic vision and Brazil-U.S. relations.

There’s no denying that he had some pretty good innings.

"This is the first article I have written since leaving the foreign ministry of Brazil. As someone who was very active in formulating foreign policy during what might be called “the Lula era” (and still without the benefit of much hindsight), it is an opportunity to begin taking stock of what has been achieved so far. The most remarkable fact about Brazilian foreign policy in recent years has been Brazil’s new and more prominent stance in the international arena. To be sure, this qualitative change, which resulted in The Economist describing Brazil as “a diplomatic giant,” is not solely—or even principally—due to foreign policy..."

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