Julianne Rain Nava

BSBA-1D

Week 6 Activity

1. Imagine you are the “global governor” or the world’s president”, what are the five

priority problems that you want to resolve in your 12 months in office? Explain each
priority problem.

- I would begin by dismantling the world government, with the presidency offering the
optimal platform for such actions. Addressing poverty requires fostering opportunity, a
task beyond the capabilities of any government, particularly a global one, which often
exacerbates oppression and economic hardship. Over 12 months, my strategy would
involve defunding and dissolving key executive branch agencies, rendering the
oppressive world government dysfunctional. Subsequently, I would allocate resources to
smaller national and private entities, enabling the reform of agile nation-states where
individuals can pursue freedom, diverse lifestyles, and economic prospects
unencumbered by excessive regulation from a centralized authority.

2. Choose one (1) Latin American country that you will discuss the

Contemporary foreign and economic policies of that specific nation.

-Brazil. Brazil's foreign policy has a rich history characterized by continuity and
rejuvenation, shaped by enduring national attributes. For instance, Brazil's vast
territorial expanse encompasses two immense hydrographic basins—the Amazon and
the River Plate—and shares borders with ten neighboring countries, fostering significant
commercial activity and trade relations, particularly along densely populated border
regions. With a population of approximately 200 million, Brazil boasts a diverse ethnic
and social fabric, with roots extending globally, leading to special connections with
nations such as Germany, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Poland, Portugal, and Ukraine.
Latin America's ethnic makeup is similarly diverse, comprising indigenous peoples, early
Iberian settlers, British entrepreneurs (especially in the 19th century), African slaves,
and more recent migrants from southern Europe, notably Italians in Argentina and
southern Brazil. These diverse backgrounds have contributed to varying social norms
and traditions, although the dominant culture has been shaped by colonial influences,
reinforced by the Roman Catholic Church.

The end of the Cold War and the onset of globalization prompted the Government of
Brazil (GoB) to reassess its physical and functional identity, seeking a more prominent
role in the evolving international landscape and transitioning from isolationism to active
engagement.

Within this framework, Brazil's foreign policy reflects its distinct position as a regional
powerhouse in Latin America, a leader among developing nations, and an emerging
global force. Rooted in principles of multilateralism, peaceful conflict resolution, and
non-interference in the affairs of other nations, Brazilian diplomacy operates through
organizations like the Organization of American States and the United Nations (UN),
while forging stronger bonds with developing nations in Africa and Asia, particularly
during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's tenure. As Brazil assumes a more prominent
role in global affairs, the diplomatic agenda becomes increasingly complex, posing
challenges in aligning domestic and foreign policy objectives and consistently
representing Brazil's stance on the international stage.