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Vapenexportens påverkan på bilaterala relationer: En fallstudie av Sveriges export av stridsflyg till Brasilien

Ånöstam, Daniel LU and Axelsson, Viktor LU (2025) STVA23 20251
Department of Political Science
Abstract (Swedish)
This study examines the impact of arms exports on political and economic bilateral relations, focusing on Sweden’s export of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft to Brazil between 2000 and 2024. Using a single-case study design, the analysis draws on trade data and official state visits as indicators of interdependence and trade-related cooperation. While nominal trade volumes have increased, relative trade measures indicate a declining Swedish role in Brazil’s foreign trade, and the frequency of official visits peaked before the arms deal was finalized. The findings challenge the hypothesis that arms exports in this case strengthened bilateral relations. The study discusses alternative explanations, including external factors and... (More)
This study examines the impact of arms exports on political and economic bilateral relations, focusing on Sweden’s export of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft to Brazil between 2000 and 2024. Using a single-case study design, the analysis draws on trade data and official state visits as indicators of interdependence and trade-related cooperation. While nominal trade volumes have increased, relative trade measures indicate a declining Swedish role in Brazil’s foreign trade, and the frequency of official visits peaked before the arms deal was finalized. The findings challenge the hypothesis that arms exports in this case strengthened bilateral relations. The study discusses alternative explanations, including external factors and methodological limitations, and highlights the need for further research on asymmetric interdependence. (Less)
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author
Ånöstam, Daniel LU and Axelsson, Viktor LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVA23 20251
year
type
L2 - 2nd term paper (old degree order)
subject
keywords
Vapenexport, handel, officiella besök, interdependens, handelsteori
language
Swedish
id
9190797
date added to LUP
2025-08-07 17:02:31
date last changed
2025-08-07 17:02:31
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  abstract     = {{This study examines the impact of arms exports on political and economic bilateral relations, focusing on Sweden’s export of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft to Brazil between 2000 and 2024. Using a single-case study design, the analysis draws on trade data and official state visits as indicators of interdependence and trade-related cooperation. While nominal trade volumes have increased, relative trade measures indicate a declining Swedish role in Brazil’s foreign trade, and the frequency of official visits peaked before the arms deal was finalized. The findings challenge the hypothesis that arms exports in this case strengthened bilateral relations. The study discusses alternative explanations, including external factors and methodological limitations, and highlights the need for further research on asymmetric interdependence.}},
  author       = {{Ånöstam, Daniel and Axelsson, Viktor}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Vapenexportens påverkan på bilaterala relationer: En fallstudie av Sveriges export av stridsflyg till Brasilien}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}