O Petróleo Como Ferramenta Diplomática Brasileira: Uma Análise Da Utilização Do Petróleo Na Política Externa Do Governo Lula (2003-2010) | Oil As A Brazilian Diplomatic Instrument: An Analysis Of The Use Of Oil In The Foreign Policy Of The Lula Government (2003-2010)

Abstract

Between 2003 and 2010, Brazil came closest to the graduation process. Among the policies that allowed this notoriety conquest within the International System, the energy policy for the oil sector stands out. It boosted the economy, and oil was a centerpiece of Brazilian diplomacy, the object of disputes and trade agreements that helped make Brazil a relevant player on the international stage.

Given this, this research starts from the hypothesis that the Brazilian government used oil as a diplomatic instrument to achieve the objective of inserting the country in the graduation process. Thus, the article uses a qualitative methodology to analyze, through primary and secondary sources, the movements of Brazilian foreign policy around oil during the Lula government. In addition, the research will also seek to identify the positive points and possible limitations of this policy, making a final session with a conclusion about the effectiveness of this strategy.