Seeking strength through unity responsibility and action of the global south

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Sergio Goldbaum

Abstract

After many decades, major Global South countries have emerged on the global stage as relevant political and economic actors. They have something to say and the means to support their interests. The trade tensions that we are witnessing nowadays are just a symptom of this new reality.

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Sergio Goldbaum

Economist, professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas School of Public Policy, Government and Business (FGV-EPPG) in Brasília.

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