March 2026 Volume 53 Number 2
Issue Editor: Paulo G. Simões
Summary:
This issue examines Brazil’s evolving position in the international order alongside the political, economic, and cultural transformations shaping the country. Contributors explore Brazil’s pursuit of diplomatic autonomy, its expanding relationship with China, and the challenges of navigating shifting global power relations. Domestically, the issue investigates the rise of right-wing authoritarianism, the influence of business elites, changes in social welfare policies, and resistance to neoliberal reforms. Through analyses of political discourse, popular culture, and local power structures, the issue highlights the tensions between democratic institutions, economic inequality, and competing visions of Brazil’s national and international future.
