SUMMARY
 Final qualifying work on the theme «Prospects for the implementation of Brazil's foreign policy towards a multi-vector approach on the example of BRICS and relations with the United States»; 108 P., 0 Fig., 0 table., 138 sources and literature used, 0 apl. Key words: BRAZIL, BRICS, UNITED STATES, CHINA, RUSSIA, INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA, MULTI-VECTOR, AUTONOMY THROUGH DIVERSIFICATION. Relevance of the study: Studies of the prospects for the implementation of Brazil's foreign policy on a multi-vector approach, focusing on the examples of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and relations with the United States, are very relevant for understanding Brazil's developing diplomatic strategy and its position in the international arena. Brazil's foreign policy has undergone significant changes over the years, especially due to shifts in the international order. The multi-vector approach refers to Brazil's efforts to diversify its diplomatic activities by establishing relations with multiple countries and regions rather than relying heavily on one dominant power. BRICS is an important forum for Brazil's foreign policy as it brings together major emerging economies. Understanding how Brazil interacts with the BRICS and how this affects the country's international standing is critical. The study examines Brazil's goals within the BRICS framework, its role in shaping the group's agenda, and the degree of success of the multi-vector approach in advancing Brazil's interests within this framework. In addition, studying Brazil's relationship with the United States provides valuable insight into how the country manages its ties to a traditional world power. Brazil and the United States have historically had a complicated relationship marked by cooperation and friction. An analysis of Brazil's approach to the United States in the context of its multi-vector foreign policy may shed light on the country's attempts to balance its regional interests, economic cooperation, and political orientation. Overall, this study is relevant as it provides a comprehensive understanding of Brazil's foreign policy strategy, its engagement with the BRICS, and its approach to relations with the United States. It offers valuable insight into Brazil's efforts to diversify its diplomatic alliances and manage the evolving dynamics of the international system. The purpose of the work is to establish the prospects for a multi-vector foreign policy of Brazil in cooperation with the BRICS countries and the United States. In view of the set goal, the following tasks of the work were defined: • Establish national interests of Brazil in foreign policy (in relation to the BRICS countries and the USA) • Establish the interests of the BRICS countries and the US in cooperation with Brazil. • Analyze Brazil's current foreign policy towards China, Russia, India, South Africa and the US at the moment. • Identify the challenges Brazil faces in pursuing such a foreign policy. • Analyze the presidential diplomacy of Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's new term. • Identify opportunities the implementation of a multi-vector policy at the present stage. The object of research in this master's thesis is Brazil as a country with a multi-vector direction of foreign policy implementation. The subject of the study is the country's foreign policy towards the members of the BRICS group and the United States. In the process of work, the author used various types of sources, in particular, international treaties and agreements, statistical and journalistic materials, foreign and domestic literature and periodicals. Also, the work affects the publications of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, the BRICS countries and the United States, speeches by presidents and foreign ministers, the concept of foreign policy. Results: In the course of the work, it was revealed that a multi-vector foreign policy in Latin America is understood as "autonomy through diversification." Although these concepts have similarities, they have different ways of achieving the common ultimate goal of becoming an independent and politically and economically strong state. The study highlights that under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a multi-vector strategy has become the main model of Brazil's foreign policy. Lula has focused on trade with China, expanding engagement with Argentina and India, and engaging with regional groups such as IBSA and BRICS. Successor presidents such as Dilma Rousseff and Michel Temer sought to maintain the chosen direction of foreign policy, but faced restrictions. A concrete shift came when Jair Bolsonaro came to power, initially expressing an ideological affinity for the United States and a desire to reduce Chinese influence. However, Bolsonaro later changed course, starting to actively interact with the BRICS and warming up. However, the results of this reversal did not have time to show themselves. Analyzing the actions of President Lula da Silva, the study predicts favorable prospects for Brazil's multi-vector foreign policy. Lula aims to put Brazil at the center of global discussions and forums, using climate and peace initiatives as political tools. Brazil's participation in various international affairs, which has developed over the years, supports its autonomy in decision-making and allows it to actively interact with both the United States and the BRICS. Thus, the study shows that Brazil has the potential to pursue a multi-vector foreign policy, combining interaction with the United States and participation in the BRICS. The mechanisms created over time contribute to Brazil's autonomy in decision-making, allowing it to participate more actively in international affairs and avoid focusing its policy exclusively around one particular power. 
В данной работе рассматривается вопрос о перспективах реализации внешней политики Бразилии в направлении мультивекторного подхода, на примере стран БРИКС и США. Автор подчеркивает, что изучение этой темы необходимо для понимания изменений, произошедших в международной политике за последние годы, и роли, которую играет Бразилия в этом процессе. Он также отмечает, что изучение текущей политики Бразилии в отношении стран БРИКС и США поможет определить ее успешность или неудачу в реализации данного подхода.