President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) declared support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States, in a move that experts consider a strategy to strengthen his international image as a defender of democracy.
According to the researcher from the post-doctoral program at Unicamp (State University of Campinas) and the National Institute of Science and Technology for Studies on the United States (INCT-INEU), Neusa Maria Bojikian, Lula’s decision, although risky, is aligned with its foreign policy agenda and principles.
Political calculation and risks
In an interview with WW this Friday (1st), Bojikian explains: “By making this risky statement, President Lula defined his position by making his calculations. He is concerned with international relations and multilateral cooperation, which is consistent with his agenda.”
The expert highlights that Democrats value multilateralism and international cooperation, principles that align with Lula’s aspirations for greater global engagement for Brazil.
“Supporting Kamala Harris can send a signal of intention to speak the same language in terms of defending democracy, with a government that shares these values,” says Bojikian.
Implications for bilateral relations
Despite the possible benefits, Lula’s statement is not without risks. The unpredictability of the American elections and the possibility of a Republican candidate winning could create tensions in future bilateral relations.
However, Bojikian argues that Lula’s decision is probably based on a careful calculation, aiming to maintain coherence with the values defended by Democrats and strengthen Brazil’s position on the international stage.
Lula’s statement comes at a time of intense political debate in the United States, with the presidential elections approaching.
Support for Kamala Harris reinforces Brazil’s position as a global actor committed to democracy and multilateralism.
This content was originally published in Lula supports Kamala to strengthen international image of support for democracy, says expert to WW on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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