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

Abstract

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

• Política Externa Brasileira
• Organização das Nações Unidas
• Resolução 3379 (XXX) da Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas
• Sionismo
• Racismo
• Política Externa do "Pragmatismo Responsável"
• Política Externa do Governo Ernesto Geisel (1974-1979).