AFRICA AND BRAZIL: RACE, CULTURE, AND DIPLOMACY DURING THE PRESIDENCY OF LUIZ INÁCIO LULA DA SILVA.

The article explores the state of relations between Brazil and Africa during the presidency of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from 2003 to 2010. Topics discussed include a description of power configurations during the post-Cold War period and a background of race, culture and diplomacy before da Silva won the presidency in 2002. Also discussed are the reaons for the successful overtures of da Silva to Africa.