In this Book
- The Washington Dissensus: A Privileged Observer's Perspective on US-Brazil Relations
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: Vanderbilt University Press
In this memoir, translated from the Portuguese, he recounts the most significant regional and global issues that arose, alongside the domestic political conflicts within a divided North American society. Barbosa provides sophisticated analysis of economic relations during these changing times, and also explores the many US misconceptions about Brazil and the Latin American region.
From the privileged post of observation that an ambassadorship in the American capital represents, Barbosa had the exceptional opportunity over a considerable length of time to closely follow relations between Brazil and the United States. He witnessed relations evolve under two governments as they developed distinct foreign policies, which at times led to a breakdown in understanding between the two countries.
Table of Contents
- Preface: Brazil in the World
- pp. xi-xvi
- 1. Brazil and the United States
- pp. 1-26
- 3. Presidents FHC and Lula in Washington
- pp. 65-107
- 4. Diplomatic Negotiations in Washington
- pp. 108-150
- 5. Being Ambassador in Washington
- pp. 151-182
- 8. Historical Perspective
- pp. 238-250