The U.S., Brazil, and us

In international diplomacy, a nation's chosen alignments are never neutral or altruistic; they carry significant consequences. Paraguay, under its current administration, has adopted a foreign policy that aligns closely with the United States, a relationship described by the author as "almost to the point of submission."

This close alignment is contrasted with that of larger, more established nations such as Brazil. Paraguay's neighbor, a strategic partner in various economic and political spheres, maintains its own diplomatic strategy and does not readily accept external impositions or orders. The article suggests that while Paraguay's government may believe its chosen alignment serves its worldview, it potentially overlooks the impact on its crucial relationship with Brazil, especially given current economic and political tensions between the U.S. and Brazil.

The piece invokes Henry Kissinger's famous assertion that nations have no permanent friends or enemies, only interests. It posits that international relations are fundamentally driven by these interests, rather than moral or ethical considerations. The core argument is that Paraguayan politicians, regardless of their temporary administrative role, must consistently prioritize the nation's interests above all else.

This prioritization should not be swayed by the immediate convenience or agenda of their specific political group. The article implicitly critiques the current government's foreign policy, suggesting a lack of independent strategic thinking and an overreliance on U.S. directives, potentially at the expense of national sovereignty and regional relationships.

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countries do not have permanent friends or enemies, they only have interests.