Commentary
Oliver Stuenkel, Adrian Feinberg
Research
Brazil’s Presidential Transition: A Chance for Re-engagement
Brazil’s 2022 presidential election underscored both the resilience and the fragility of democratic institutions in the face of authoritarian threats. However, the EU’s cautious response highlighted limitations in its ability to act decisively in moments of democratic opportunity.
Published on Mar 31, 2025
About the Author
Oliver Stuenkel
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Oliver Stuenkel is an associate professor at the School of International Relations at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in São Paulo, Brazil. He is also a senior fellow affiliated with the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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