Associate Professor Deborah Barros Leal Farias

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Associate Professor Deborah Barros Leal Farias

Associate Professor

2008-2015 PhD Political Science - University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada

1999-2000 MA International Relations - University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil

1992-1998 LLB Law - University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fortaleza, Brazil

1992-1997 BEc��Economy - Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Fortaleza, Brazil

Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)

School of Social Sciences

Deborah Barros Leal Farias��is a Brazilian-born Senior Lecturer at ��¼� Sydney's School of Social Sciences, where she teaches Politics and International Relations. She has a multidisciplinary background: PhD in Political Science from UBC (Canada), as well as��an MA in International Relations, and��bachelor's degrees in Economy and in Law from Brazilian institutions.��Her current main areas of interest involve global governance and the international political economy of developing countries. She also researches Brazilian policy, both domestic and international.��

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Books | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Aid and Technical Cooperation As a Foreign Policy Tool for Emerging Donors, Routledge,

Books | 2006

Barros Leal Farias D; Maia JNB, 2006, Do Nacional-Desenvolvimentismo À Internacionalização No Brasil Subnacional : O Caso Do Ceará., Livro Tecnico & IBRI (Instituto Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais), Fortaleza; Brasilia
Book Chapters | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'BRICS', in Elgar Encyclopedia of Development, Edward Elgar Publishing

Book Chapters | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'Developing Countries', in Elgar Encyclopedia of Development, Edward Elgar Publishing

Book Chapters | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D, 2022, 'Trade, conflict, and opportunity: taking advantage of others’ protectionism and isolationism–the case of MERCOSUL', in MacIsaac S; Duclo B (ed.), Trade and Conflict: Trends in Economic Nationalism, Unilateralism and Protectionism, Routledge, London

Book Chapters | 2021

Barros Leal Farias D, 2021, 'Contextualizando o relacionamento entre Canadá e Brasil', in Belem Lopes D; Góes-Neto A; Tuffi Saliba A (ed.), Colecao Desafios Globais - Volume 2 - America do Norte, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, pp. 235 - 254,

Book Chapters | 2015

Barros Leal Farias D; Heine J, 2015, 'Reshaping the South Atlantic: Can the BICs Bring it About?', in Hamilton D (ed.), Atlantic Rising Changing Commercial Dynamics in the Atlantic Basin, Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies - Center for Transatlantic Relations, Washington DC, pp. 81 - 81

Book Chapters | 2013

Barros Leal Farias D, 2013, 'Brazil’s security agenda – the focus on peace and the security-development nexus', in RISE OF THE REST: OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPLICATIONS, Dalhousie University, pp. 73 - 92
Journal articles | 2025

Farias DBL, 2025, 'Populism: Latin American perspectives', International Affairs, 101, pp. 376 - 377,

Journal articles | 2025

Leal Farias DB; Casarões G, 2025, 'Heritage as power: History and tradition in constructing Brazil’s far-right populism', Review of International Studies,

Journal articles | 2025

Weinhardt C; Barros Leal Farias D, 2025, 'Developing countries in global trade governance: comparing norms on inequality in the WTO and GSP schemes', Review of International Political Economy, 32, pp. 1239 - 1265,

Journal articles | 2024

Barros Leal Farias D, 2024, 'Deciding which ‘developing’ country list to use: A practical guide', Global Policy,

Journal articles | 2024

Barros Leal Farias D, 2024, 'Multiple hierarchies within the ‘civilized’ world: country ranking and regional power in the International Labour Organization (1919–1922)', European Journal of International Relations, 30, pp. 333 - 358,

Journal articles | 2024

Barros Leal Farias D, 2024, 'Unpacking the ‘developing’ country classification: origins and hierarchies', Review of International Political Economy, 31, pp. 651 - 673,

Journal articles | 2024

Farias DBL; Casaroes G; Wajner DF, 2024, 'Populist international (dis)order? Lessons from world-order visions in Latin American populism', INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, 100, pp. 2003 - 2024,

Journal articles | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D; Casaroes G, 2023, 'AMAZON AND THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER: FROM PROMISE TO PERIL', Journal of International Affairs, 75, pp. 55 - 74,

Journal articles | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'Pipeline populism: grassroots environmentalism in the twenty-first century [Book review]', Environmental Politics, 32, pp. 1291 - 1293,

Journal articles | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'Resolutions are what states make of them [Book review]', International Law Agendas,

Journal articles | 2023

Farias DBL; Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'Country differentiation in the global environmental context: Who is ‘developing’ and according to what?', International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, 23, pp. 253 - 269,

Journal articles | 2023

Farias DBL; Roger C; Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, 'Differentiation in Environmental Treaty Making: Measuring Provisions and How They Reshape the Depth–Participation Dilemma', Global Environmental Politics, 23, pp. 117 - 132,

Journal articles | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D; Casaroes G; Magalhaes D, 2022, 'Radical Right Populism and the Politics of Cruelty: The Case of COVID-19 in Brazil Under President Bolsonaro', Global Studies Quarterly, 2,

Journal articles | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D, 2022, '‘UNESCO’s World Heritage List: power, national interest, and expertise’', International Relations Journal,

Journal articles | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D, 2022, '‘UNESCO’s World Heritage List: power, national interest, and expertise’', International Relations Journal,

Journal articles | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D, 2022, '“Which countries are ‘developing’? Comparing how international organizations and treaties divide the world”', Political Geography Open Research, 1, pp. 100001 - 100001,

Journal articles | 2022

Farias DBL; Casarões G; Magalhães D, 2022, 'Radical Right Populism and the Politics of Cruelty: The Case of COVID-19 in Brazil Under President Bolsonaro', Global Studies Quarterly, 2,

Journal articles | 2021

Casarões GSPE; Barros Leal Farias D, 2021, 'Brazilian foreign policy under Jair Bolsonaro: far-right populism and the rejection of the liberal international order', Cambridge Review of International Affairs, 35, pp. 741 - 761,

Journal articles | 2020

Barros Leal Farias D, 2020, 'Trade, conflict, and opportunity: taking advantage of others’ protectionism and isolationism–the case of MERCOSUL', Canadian Foreign Policy Journal, 26, pp. 41 - 56,

Journal articles | 2019

Farias DBL; Barros Leal Farias D, 2019, 'Outlook for the ‘developing country’ category: a paradox of demise and continuity', Third World Quarterly, 40, pp. 668 - 687,

Journal articles | 2019

Wenham C; Farias DBL; Barros Leal Farias D, 2019, 'Securitizing Zika: The case of Brazil', Security Dialogue, 50, pp. 398 - 415,

Journal articles | 2018

Farias DBL, 2018, 'Brazil's South-South development cooperation: Principles and experiences of the domestic bureaucracy', Public Administration and Development,

Journal articles | 2016

do Amaral Filho J; Farias DBL, 2016, 'Celso Furtado: Culture and Creativity Matter', Journal of Economic Issues, 50, pp. 444 - 451,

Journal articles | 2015

Farias DBL, 2015, 'Triangular cooperation and the global governance of development assistance: Canada and Brazil as “co-donors”', Canadian Foreign Policy Journal, 21, pp. 1 - 14,

Journal articles | 2012

Dauvergne P; Farias DBL, 2012, 'The Rise of Brazil as a Global Development Power', THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY, 33, pp. 903 - 917,

Journal articles | 2010

Barros Leal Farias D, 2010, 'O Congresso na formulação da política externa dos Estados Unidos', Politica Externa, 19,

Journal articles | 2008

Leal Farias DB, 2008, 'Contextualizing the invasion of the Bay of Pigs', REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE POLITICA INTERNACIONAL, 51, pp. 105 - 122,

Journal articles | 2007

Barros Leal Farias D, 2007, 'Reflexos da teoria neoliberal e do Consenso de Washington na Constituição brasileira de 1988', Revista de Direito Constitucional e Internacional, 15, pp. 70 - 85

Journal articles | 2007

Barros Leal Farias D, 2007, 'União Européia: Uma Nova Forma de Estado?', Pensar - Revista de Ciências jurídicas, 12, pp. 51 - 56,

Journal articles | 2000

Barros Leal Farias D, 2000, 'Os estados membros no federalismo brasileiro', Ideias & Debate, pp. 1 - 24

Journal articles | 2000

Farias DBL, 2000, 'O Brasil e o CARICOM', Revista Brasileira de Política Internacional, 43, pp. 43 - 68,
Creative Written Works | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, The sweet answer to my imposter syndrome,

Other | 2020

Barros Leal Farias D, 2020, Review of Rethinking global democracy in Brazil, CEDLA - Centro de Estudios y Documentacion,

Reports | 2016

Barros Leal Farias D; Saddler J; van Dyk S, 2016, The Potential of Biofuels in China, IEA,

Theses / Dissertations | 2015

Barros Leal Farias D, 2015, GIVING KNOWLEDGE WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED: BRAZIL’S USE OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION AS A FOREIGN POLICY, University of British Columbia, Canada,

Theses / Dissertations | 2000

Barros Leal Farias D, 2000, Federalismo e Relações Internacionais, University of Brasilia,

Media | 2024

Barros Leal Farias D; Thurbon E; Clapton W; Hynd A, 2024, Australia and Brazil must seize the chance for closer green cooperation,

Media | 2024

Barros Leal Farias D, 2024, The Forgotten Foundations of Point Four, Global Policy - GP Opinion,

Media | 2023

Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, What now for Brazil? President Lula strengthened, but Bolsonaro supporters won’t go quietly, The Conversation,

Media | 2023

Turnbull M; Barros Leal Farias D, 2023, Why Brazil is losing its grip on democracy (and why we should care), Spotify,

Media | 2022

Barros Leal Farias D, 2022, OECD: Club of the (un poquito) Rich?, Global Policy,

Media | 2020

Barros Leal Farias D, 2020, The politics of fire, from the Amazon to the bush, Lowy Institute,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Brazil's Divisive Election, AIIA,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, China and Brazil: Far Away, So Close,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Interview on Brazilian presidential election, ABC, Sydney

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Jair Bolsonaro: the Brazilian Trump-Duterte mashup,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Lula da Silva is in jail — and he’s still Brazil’s leading candidate for president. Here are 3 ways that could turn out.,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Lula: Brazil's Schrodinger candidate,

Media | 2018

Barros Leal Farias D, 2018, Women’s votes might be the key to stopping Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate. Here’s why.,

Media | 2017

Barros Leal Farias D, 2017, Brazil: the Next OECD Member?,

Media | 2016

Barros Leal Farias D, 2016, Brazil’s Political Crisis: the Bright Side,

2020 - ��¼� Vice-Chancellor Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning - Early Career Category

2019 - ��¼� Faculty of Social Sciences Dean's Award for Teachng Excellence - Rising Star Category

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