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BRAZILIAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - CEBRI

 

ABOUT US

 

Since its foundation, CEBRI has become an important space where society can reflect on and discuss issues concerning the international agenda. CEBRI was conceived in 1998 by a group of entrepreneurs, scholars and diplomats as a non-profit, independent, multidisciplinary and non-partisan entity. It is widely recognized for the study and debate of crucial themes of Brazilian foreign policy and international relations.   During its structuring process CEBRI received valuable support both from the government and private sector. More recently, its institutional strengthening was obtained through a fundraising effort that attracted new members and international institutions that sponsor projects, publications and events. CEBRI´s by-law regulates the functions of its Trustees and Advisory Boards, Executive Committee and Secretariat, as well as establishes member categories. Financial and service support from its thirty-two sponsor companies has enabled CEBRI to produce a greater volume of specific information and knowledge.   The Center is responsible for a number of publications, such as CEBRI Dossier, Articles, and Thesis, Newsletters and weekly clippings (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Middle East). Its projects generate studies, bulletins, working documents and reports. CEBRI also organizes lectures, seminars, round tables, task forces and study groups. The substantial increase in the number of events and the wide range of themes have attracted a larger and more diverse public.   CEBRI is considered one of Brazil’s main think tanks for international relations and foreign policy discussions.

 

ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

 

CEBRI comprises a Board of Trustees, an Advisory Board, an Executive Committee and an Executive Secretariat. The attribution of the Board of Trustees is to provide guidelines and to oversee the Center’s activities. It has 21 members, among which the Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen, an Honorary Chairman and two Honorary Vice-Chairmen (former Chairmen). Alterations to the composition of the Board of Trustees are approved by a General Assembly, which brings together representatives of the current members.

The Advisory Board proposes measures to improve the functioning of the Center, takes part in its activities and examines matters put forward by the Board of Trustees. It is comprised of current members, distinguished partners and the signatories of CEBRI’s Constitutive Act.
The main functions of the Executive Committee are: to obtain resources for the good functioning of the institution, to oversee the admission of Executive Secretariat members and to carry out economic and financial monitoring of the activities. Management and coordination of those activities are carried out by the Executive Secretariat, which is comprised of an Executive Director and a team of employees and collaborators.

 

Member Categories

Current Member – an individual or corporate entity contributing with resources or services.
Founding Member – an individual who has taken part in CEBRI’s constitutive acts, or a corporate entity that has invested resources for the establishment of the Center.
Emeritus Member – an individual appointed by the Board of Trustees for their merits and/or contributions to CEBRI’s domain of activities.
Collaborative Member – an individual who collaborates with CEBRI’s projects, publications and events.
Diplomatic Member – an individual or entity contributing with resources or services (Embassies, Consulates and diplomats).
Junior Contributor – an individual, under 26 years old, who contributes with resources.

 

JOIN CEBRI

 

CEBRI offers to all those interested on international affairs the opportunity to contribute to the implementation and strengthening of its activities.

The Center’s association is open to all individuals and corporations. Its benefits vary in accordance with the chosen category.

To be part of this initiative or to obtain additional information, please contact CEBRI’s Institutional Coordination: +55 21 2206-4444 cebri@cebri.org.br .

PROJECTS &     EVENTS

 

CEBRI submits projects proposals to local and foreign institutions, public and private entities, with the purpose of establishing research lines and increasing mutual cooperation. These partnerships are developed through research projects, study groups and task-forces that generate studies, propositive reports and books.  

Additionally, CEBRI uses the promotion of events as one of the main instruments for the fulfillment of its mission. Throughout the past decade, more than three hundred events were carried out, many in partnership with renowned institutions.

CEBRI Debate
Lecture of a national or international specialist – academic, business, government and non-governmental representatives – on themes of the international agenda, followed by debate.

CEBRI Lunch
Lunch with a national or international keynote speaker.

Seminars and Round Tables
Events of a greater dimension that gather several specialists, national and international personalities. Discussions are centered on themes of the international conjuncture or on the presentation of reports and studies of ongoing projects.

Book Launch
Debate with the authors of books on international themes.

CEBRI Thesis
Presentation of Ph.D. theses that focus on international themes, followed by debate with the author.

International Relations Student Forum (FERI)
Meeting with students for the discussion of pre-selected themes of the international agenda, having CEBRI as the mediator.

PERIODIC PUBLICATIONS

 

CEBRI Articles is a quarterly publication for the discussion of current international issues. The articles may be freely submitted for CEBRI´s appraisal.

CEBRI Dossier is a biannual publication for consideration of relevant issues of international relations, in particular on Brazilian foreign policy. Each volume is written by a specialist invited by the Center.

CEBRI Thesis is a biannual publication, with the purpose of enhancing the visibility of Ph.D. thesis on issues of international affairs. Each volume features an introduction, the transcript of the thesis presentation and the subsequent debate.

CEBRI News is a quarterly newsletter about CEBRI’s  activities. 

 

ADDRESS & CONTACT

Rua da Candelária, 9/2º Andar  (Grupo 201) - Centro
20091-904 - Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Tel.:  (21) 2206-4444
Telefax: (21) 2206.4422
E-mail: cebri@cebri.org.br

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