NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Argentina strives for a foreign policy of equidistance and generally resents perceived attempts by the United States to “choose sides” between Washington and Beijing. It will continue to deepen relations with both powers—including with other partners, such as the European Union, India, and Japan, as part of its strategy of largely preserving ties to everyone—while remaining wary of the risks associated with strategic competition. On Ukraine, it has leaned more toward the United States than some other emerging powers yet eschewed calls for sanctions on Russia or military aid to Ukraine. Compared to its regional peers, Argentina has not been as pro-Ukraine as Chile, but its stance strongly diverged from that of other left-leaning governments such as Bolivia and Cuba, which side with Russia.
Economic turmoil has made it hard for Argentina to adopt an ambitious foreign policy, but Buenos Aires has long considered the G20 a valuable platform to voice its foreign policy views. Argentina’s economic troubles have also driven it toward newer, Beijing-led platforms, including the BRICS grouping, which…
