Latin America in Poland’s Foreign Policy since 2004
Latin America in Poland’s Foreign Policy since 2004
Author(s): Bartłomiej ZnojekSubject(s): Diplomatic history, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Poland; foreign policy; Latin America;
Summary/Abstract: Geographical distance, lack of strong ties and low level of mutual knowledge are the basic reasons that Latin America has not so far gained a significant position in Poland’s foreign policy. Neither have relations with the region become part of a broader public debate on Poland’s international involvement. Successive governments turned their attention towards selected Latin American partners mainly based on their economic potential. The number of inhabitants of Polish origin was also a factor, especially in Brazil (according to various estimates reaching 2 million) and Argentina (approx. 500,000).
Journal: Yearbook of Polish Foreign Policy
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 254-274
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English