Brazil’s International Ethanol Strategy

Thomas Fröhlich is an international relations scholar and expert on Latin America. His research explores the global energy transition and soft power. Thomas holds a PhD in international relations from King’s College London and a master’s degree from the University of Munich.

• List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Theoretical Framework; 2. Methodology; 3. Literature Review; 4. The Brazil–US Ethanol Relationship; 5. The Brazil–Mozambique Ethanol Relationship; 6. Brazil’s Multilateral Ethanol Diplomacy; 7. Summary and Outlook; Appendix; References; Index.

“Brazil’s International Ethanol Strategy provides an excellent case study of the ways international diplomacy overlaps with energy markets in the twenty-first century. By exploring how Brazil tried to build a global market for ethanol — and how this process required multilateral engagements with countries in the global North and South — Fröhlich shows how countries like Brazil attempt to build their foreign influence through diverse and innovative diplomatic strategies.” — Dr. Jeff Garmany, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia.