The Argentine External Agenda 2003–2015. The rise of Bolivia and Venezuela as a reaction to the emergency in energy issue

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Abstract

This article analyzes the bilateral relations Argentina-Bolivia and Argentina-Venezuela in energy issue area during 2003–2015. The main thesis uphold that the rise of both states in the argentine external agenda is the result of a reaction to the emergency in energy issue that the country was going through in order to guarantee domestic supply. Pragmatism marked the dynamic of both relations, which show similarities, but also differences. Beyond the bilateral implications, the energy chapter raised the debate on the main challenges that Argentina should face in the short and medium term when strategic sector were involved for growth and development matters.

Keywords:

Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela, foreign agenda, energy

Author Biographies

Natalia Ceppi, Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Doctora en Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Profesora Titular de Derecho Consular y Diplomático en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario e Investigadora de CONICET.

María Elena Lorenzini, Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Doctora en Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Profesora Adjunta de Teoría de las Relaciones Internacionales en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario e Investigadora de CONICET.