Happy to share my latest article in Planning Perspectives, co-authored with Diego Inglez de Souza. The piece is about the transnational trajectory of architect Gildo Guerra and the urban policies of the Inter-American Development Bank for Latin America. doi.org/10.1080/0266...

A Communist working for Washington? the transnational trajectory of architect Gildo Guerra and the urban policies of the Inter-American Development Bank for Latin America

This paper examines the transnational career of Gildo Guerra, a Brazilian architect-planner whose praxis intertwined political activism, regionalist urban planning and top-down development policies...

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Milei in Brazil with explicit goal of boosting Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy. Not impossible that support from Argentina's leader impresses the wavering base of the right-wing Brazilian contender but impossible to imagine it moving anyone else. www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/0...

As “Lula” by Andre Pagliarini recounts, Brazil’s three-term leader rose from humble roots as a factory worker to build a union movement and then a party.

Will Lula Win the Century?

Brazil’s president is democratic, successful, and globally respected.

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What a joy to be reviewed by Vincent Bevins in @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/13/b...

Will Lula Win the Century?

Brazil’s president is democratic, successful, and globally respected.

foreignpolicy.com

Brazil's democratic and sporting life in recent years has been struck by its own crisis of confidence. Can the seleção give its country the shot of optimism it needs? Read @apagliar.bsky.social on Brazil ahead of this afternoon's game against Japan: goldengoal.world/2026/06/29/b...

Brazil: A More Constrained Reality - Golden Goal

The country’s democratic and sporting life in recent years has been struck by its own crisis of confidence. Can the seleção give Brazil the shot of optimism it needs?

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Very few people exemplifying the value of rigorous historical thinking to a non-academic audience as elegantly and clearly as @quinnslobodian.com does

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago

On an all-new podcast @quinnslobodian.com, co-author of the new book “Muskism,” is here to discuss SpaceX’s forthcoming IPO and the consolidation of power among tech titans like Elon Musk. Out now!

Just received word that I got a Kluge fellowship at the Library of Congress.

Just received word that I got a Kluge fellowship at the Library of Congress.

China will no longer require a visa for Brazilian visitors and Brazil, following its policy of reciprocity, will no longer require visas of Chinese visitors. Feels like some kind of watershed. www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...

Help me out: is Milei helping to fund a network of fake news campaigns against progressive Lat Am governments a sign of strength?

Revista Fórum@revistaforum.com.br · 3mo ago

Milei financiou operação de fake news e ataques contra governos de esquerda da América Latina, diz site: Uma investigação jornalística internacional revelou indícios de que o presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, teria financiado uma operação de desinformação e ataques digitais… #revistafórum

I’m a sucker for sweeping historical epics that serve as grand narratives for the appeal and disillusion of radical politics. Currently enjoying:

Progressives need to ground international commitments to democratic accountability at home and engage with social movements abroad. Few political figures have articulated this as clearly as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...

Building a Post-Trump Foreign Policy - Dissent Magazine

Progressives need to ground international commitments to democratic accountability at home and engage with social movements abroad. Few political figures have articulated this as clearly as Alexandria...

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My piece on @aoc.bsky.social and foreign policy for @dissentmag.bsky.social dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...

Building a Post-Trump Foreign Policy - Dissent Magazine

Progressives need to ground international commitments to democratic accountability at home and engage with social movements abroad. Few political figures have articulated this as clearly as Alexandria...

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Made me lol

Quinn Slobodian@quinnslobodian.com · 4mo ago

Feel like @apagliar.bsky.social would enjoy the Eternal Fellow designation

Excited to be visiting Paris for the first time this May. Any recommendations beyond the obvious? Thanks in advance

I wrote a piece for @jacobinmag.bsky.social about what some key decisions on the Brazilian left so far this year might suggest about the inevitable post-Lula future. jacobin.com/2026/03/braz...

Brazil’s Left After Lula

As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks his final term as Brazil’s president, the Left’s electoral strategy — who runs, which factions align, and how the coalition balances pragmatism with principle — is a...

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My forthcoming book is now on the UC Press website www.ucpress.edu/books/claimi...

Claiming the Nation by Andre Pagliarini - Paper

Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

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the sweet serenade of “accept with minor revisions”

This week I’ve started writing a short book about Foro de São Paulo, connecting the end of the Cold War in Latin America to the region’s current political tumult. Feels cool and good.

My analysis of Lula’s Asia trip over the last several days, a showcase for his geopolitical approach in what promises to be a heated election year👇 responsiblestatecraft.org/lula-trump-i...

What Brazil's president did instead of joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Lula is prioritizing multilateralism — and new markets — ahead of October's election

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unwittingly set myself up as punchline for countless Pagliacci jokes (doing big numbers on twitter 😭)

Andrew Wender Cohen@awcohen.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This is perfection

Surely this president will stop at Venezuela. No other Latin American capital need worry. Just let him have this and no more actions will follow. All is fine.

Such a pleasure being back on @amprestigepod.bsky.social to discuss my Lula book at length with Danny and Derek ❤️

American Prestige@amprestigepod.bsky.social · 8mo ago

E339 - Lula and the Rise of the Workers’ Party in Brazil w/ @apagliar.bsky.social Andre Pagliarini is back on the show to talk Lula and the PT! Link in the replies 🔽

I don’t necessarily endorse shopping on the Zon, but if you are so compelled there are only 3 copies of my book left in paperback. Recommended if you’re interested in Lula and the twentieth-century evolution of leftist politics in Latin America’s largest nation! a.co/d/6IyQSXj

Lula: A People's President and the Fight for Brazil's Future

Lula: A People's President and the Fight for Brazil's Future [Pagliarini, Andre] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lula: A People's President and the Fight for Brazil's Future

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From working-class unionist under dictatorship to three-term president, Lula da Silva’s journey reflects Brazil’s uneasy balance between procedural democracy and deep inequality. Below essay by ‪‪Andre Pagliarini @apagliar.bsky.social tracing the rise of Lula's pragmatic leftism.

Lula’s Unfinished Democracy - Dissent Magazine

The Brazilian president once argued that democracy will founder where inequality reigns. Today, he sees fighting inequality as democracy’s animating mission.

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From working-class unionist to three-term president, Lula da Silva’s journey reflects Brazil’s uneasy balance between procedural democracy and deep inequality. Our essay of the week traces the rise of Lula's pragmatic leftism. By @apagliar.bsky.social in @dissentmag.bsky.social buff.ly/ntqhJAr

Habemus cover

Always extra special to appear in print. Grab the November issue of @newrepublic.com for my review of Philippe Sands’ new book among other great pieces — including a cover story bound to be one of those genuinely memorable artifacts of this political moment

former students at Brown found my book in the wild 😊

I’m about to have a Twitter follower on Brazil’s Supreme Court www.metropoles.com/colunas/igor...

Lula decide indicar Jorge Messias como novo ministro do STF

Presidente Lula ignorou alas do STF e do Senado e escolheu o advogado-geral da União, Jorge Messias, para vaga de Luís Roberto Barroso

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