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Forty Years of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 (XXX) on Zionism and Racism: the Brazilian Vote as an instance of United States - Brazil Relations

Os Quarenta Anos da Resolução 3379 (XXX) da Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas sobre Sionismo e Racismo: o voto brasileiro como uma questão nas relações entre o Brasil e os Estados Unidos

Abstract

In 1975, Brazil voted in favor of the United Nations General Assembly resolution 3379 (XXX), equating Zionism with a form of racism. Focusing on the decision-making process of president Ernesto Geisel's (1974-1979) foreign policy, "responsible pragmatism", this article discusses how the ultimate decision to vote in favor of resolution was taken taking into account mainly US-Brazil relationship.

Keywords:
Brazilian Foreign Policy; United Nations Organization; Resolution 3379 (XXX) of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA); Zionism; Racism; "Responsible Pragmatism" foreign policy; Ernesto Geisel's Government Foreign Policy (1974-1979)

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