A atuação internacional dos estados brasileiros de 2015 a 2020: análise comparada da paradiplomacia nas regiões brasileiras

Abstract

This research presents the mapping of the Brazilian state paradiplomatic framework through a comparative perspective to verify the differences and similarities of paradiplomacy at the state level based on their location in Brazilian regions (North, Northeast, Central-West, South and Southeast). Initial assumptions on paradiplomacy indicate significant local, regional and national differences as objective and subjective determinants of international action. Thus, the methodology used was the identification of the administrative structure of Brazilian states, as well as a research and analysis of the international activities of state governments. Then, an electronic survey was sent to the state public managers who are involved in the international activities of these governments. The survey was prepared and applied through the SurveyMonkey program and, in the end, 87 replies were recorded. From this, it was possible to understand the main characteristics of the paradiplomacy of Brazilian states and the divergences between the actions in the Brazilian regions. The results obtained through the comparison between the regions reveal discrepancies in the diplomatic conditions of the country.