Revista de Estudios Internacionales Mediterráneos (Dec 2009)
La cumbre América del Sur-Países Árabes (ASPA): Balances de un acercamiento estratégico
Abstract
The South America - Arab Countries leadership (ASPA) has four years of development since its launch on 10 May 2005 in Brasilia. This proposal, started under the leadership of Brazil, try to put together two distant and different geographical areas, with similar challenges in their development and their participation in the global system. Represented through the newly formed Union of South American Nations, UNASUR and the Arab League, involving eleven countries and twenty-two South American countries in the Arab world.The article explores the new instances of rapprochement between South America and the Arab world, arguing that the relations between the two regions are outpacing the traditional marginality to acquire a higher profile at a time, keeping pace with the opportunities and expectations of both sides in the political arena and trade.
