Brazilian Agricultural Diplomacy in the 21st Century: A Public - Private Partnership

Brazil's growing dependence on agriculture has positioned agribusiness in a privileged position to influence Brazilian foreign policy. Niels Søndergaard's book explores how the inclusion of domestic "national champions" in foreign policy has shaped events in global governance arenas, such as multilateral trade negotiations, WTO dispute settlement, joint lobbying, transnational multistakeholder governance, bilateral interactions, and the agriculture-climate nexus. Case studies show how a clear convergence of interests, close coordination, resource pooling, and coalition formation have produced impactful results, and how key goals of agricultural diplomacy have been internalized by actors in the foreign policymaking process.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The increasing reliance on agriculture in Brazil has granted agribusiness a unique position of influence in shaping Brazilian foreign policy. This book, titled "Brazilian Agricultural Diplomacy in the 21st Century," delves into the examination of how incorporating domestic "national champions" into foreign policy has influenced events within significant global governance arenas.

Beginning with an explanation of the structural economic significance of agriculture within the Brazilian economy, Niels Søndergaard narrates the story of agribusiness participation in foreign policy and how this Brazilian Agricultural Diplomacy has unfolded over the past decades. Through extensive archival research conducted in the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in-depth interviews with key figures, Søndergaard analyzes decision-making processes in multilateral trade negotiations, World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement, joint lobbying, transnational multistakeholder governance, bilateral interactions, and within the agriculture-climate nexus. These case studies provide valuable insights into how a clear convergence of interests, close coordination, resource pooling, and coalition formation as part of this "public-private partnership" have yielded impactful outcomes within the broader global governance landscape. Moreover, they demonstrate how key goals of agricultural diplomacy have been internalized by actors involved in foreign policymaking processes.

"Brazilian Agricultural Diplomacy in the 21st Century" is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in developing economies in global governance, power transitions and multilateralism, food and climate politics, and domestic interests in foreign policy. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of agriculture in shaping Brazilian foreign policy and sheds light on the strategies employed by agribusiness to influence international negotiations and policy outcomes. By exploring the intersection of agriculture, trade, and climate change, this book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of global governance and the ways in which different actors navigate the complex terrain of international relations.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032419077