This is one of the first books to analyse the full cycle of rise and fall of Brazil's foreign policy towards Africa in the beginning of the 21st century. During

Fills an important gap in the study of Africa's international relations and its engagement with rising economies in the Global South.

This is the first book to analyse the full cycle of rise and fall of Brazil's foreign policy towards Africa in the beginning of the 21st century. During his gov

The book analyzes Brazil's Africa engagement as a rising power's strategy to gain global recognition, linking it to Brazil's broader foreign policy objectives a

Subtopics include: Brazil's Third World Thrust; Race and Culture; Brazil and the Established Powers; Brazilian Policy Toward South Africa; and How Deep and Last