| ID | 099519 |
| Title Proper | Brazilian way |
| Other Title Information | negotiation and symmetry in Brazil's nuclear policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jesus , Diego Santos Vieira de |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the positions held by Brazil under the administration of Luiz Inaacutecio Lula da Silva (2003-present) on nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament regimes and on contentious issues in those areas. Under Lula's government, Brazil has wanted to mediate between nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states to consolidate its position as a strong negotiator and to benefit from the possible gains of this position in terms of greater participation in international institutions. It has also wanted to pressure nuclear weapon states to fulfill their disarmament obligations in order to reduce asymmetries in its relations with powerful nuclear weapon countries. At the same time, Brazil has tried to preserve its autonomy and flexibility to protect commercial secrets and preserve national security in relation to its own nuclear program. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 17, No. 3; Nov 2010: p551-567 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 17, No. 3; Nov 2010: p551-567 |
| Key Words | Brazil ; Nuclear Nonproliferation ; Nuclear Disarmament ; Nuclear Policy |