Brazil and the United States [[electronic resource] ] : convergence and divergence / / Joseph Smith

• Autore: Smith Joseph <1945->
• Pubblicazione: Athens, : University of Georgia Press, c2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (256 p.)
• Disciplina: 327.73081
• Soggetto topico: International relations
• Soggetto geografico: United States Foreign relations Brazil; Brazil Foreign relations United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The South American empire -- From empire to republic -- The new era -- The republic under threat -- The global crisis -- The cold war -- The rise and fall of military government.
• Sommario/riassunto: Although Brazil and the United States have long regarded each other sympathetically, relations between the two countries have been adversely affected by geographical distance, language barriers, and cultural indifference. In this comprehensive overview, Joseph Smith examines the history of Brazil-U.S. relations from the early nineteenth century to the present day. With the exception of commerce, notably the coffee trade, there was relatively little contact between the countries during the nineteenth century. A convergence of national interests took place during the first decade of the twentieth century and was exemplified in Brazil's strategy of "approximating" its foreign policy to that pursued by the United States. In return, Brazil expected economic gains and diplomatic support for its ambition to be the leading power in South America. But U.S. leaders were cautious and self-serving. Brazil was treated as a special ally, according to Smith, but only at times of major crisis such as the two world wars. As the twentieth century progressed, friction developed over programs of U.S. financial assistance and efforts to deal with the threat of communism. Recently there have been disagreements over Brazil's determination to take its rightful place as a global economic player and regional leader. Nonetheless history reveals that these two giant nations of the Western Hemisphere share national interests that they realize are best served by maintaining a friendly, cooperative relationship.
• Titolo autorizzato: Brazil and the United States
• ISBN: 1-282-79574-0; 9786612795749; 0-8203-3733-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910458569203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: United States and the Americas.