Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais

What Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais does

Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais (CEBRI) is an independent, non-profit Brazilian think tank founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Gávea district of Rio de Janeiro, with operational presence in Brasília. It functions as a convening and research organization focused on Brazilian foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics, and energy transition, producing 369 publications, hosting 970 events, and operating 14 thematic programs (Núcleos Temáticos) covering regions (Africa, South America, Asia, North America, Europe) and topics including energy, environment, multilateralism, trade, defense, and digital transformation. Its core constituencies are Brazilian government and policymakers, private-sector executives, academia and research institutions, and individual members, served through a portfolio that includes the CEBRI Journal, policy papers, studies, books (via Editora CEBRI), closed-door meetings, conferences, and online and in-person courses.

CEBRI monetizes through three principal streams: institutional partnerships and project-based funding from multilateral and corporate sponsors (notably BID/IDB for the Energy Transition Program, KAS, and ExxonMobil); a membership program (Associados) of 78,000 members providing access to events, publications, and the expert network; and fees from events and courses. Pricing for membership and courses is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by José Pio Borges and led operationally by CEO Julia Dias Leite, and it maintains a senior advisory bench that includes former ministers, the former President of the Central Bank of Brazil (Arminio Fraga), and internationally recognized figures such as Sebastião Salgado.

CEBRI's strategic differentiation rests on its monopoly positioning as Brazil's only think tank exclusively dedicated to international relations, its 25-year operating history tied to the development of Brazilian diplomacy, and its role as a trusted neutral convener for cross-sector dialogue. Recent operational milestones include delivering the final report on Brazil's National Rare Earth Strategy for the Ministry of Mines and Energy (June 2026), co-organizing the II EU-Brazil Investment Forum with ApexBrasil and the European Union, advancing Phase 2 of the Energy Transition Program with IDB and BNDES, launching Editora CEBRI as a publishing imprint, and winning the Prêmio Faz Diferença 2025 in the World category from Jornal O Globo.

Name

Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais

Legal name

Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais

Website

https://cebri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEBRI is an independent Brazilian non-profit think tank (founded 1998, Rio de Janeiro) that produces policy research, publications, and convening events on Brazilian foreign policy, geopolitics, and energy transition for government, private sector, and academic audiences.

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Gávea

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Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Institutional Partnerships and Sponsorships: CEBRI receives funding from institutional sponsors including KAS (Konrad Adenauer Foundation), ExxonMobil, and project-based funding from multilateral organizations such as BID/IDB for specific research initiatives.
2. Membership Program: Revenue generated through membership fees from individuals and organizations seeking access to CEBRI's events, publications, and expert network.
3. Event and Course Fees: Revenue from online and in-person courses, conferences, and events organized by CEBRI.

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Core offering

CEBRI is an independent nonprofit think tank that produces policy research, publications, events, and courses on international relations, Brazilian foreign policy, geopolitics, and energy transition. It convenes government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and civil society through conferences, closed-door meetings, and a membership program of 78,000 Associados, and delivers expertise through policy papers, research reports, books, the CEBRI Journal, and 14 Thematic Programs.

Product overview

CEBRI is an independent think tank focused on international relations research and debate. The organization offers a portfolio of knowledge products and services including publications (Policy Papers, studies, and books), events (conferences, closed-door meetings, and courses), the CEBRI Journal academic publication, and thematic research programs. Key programs include the Energy Transition Program (PTE) focused on decarbonization pathways to 2050, and 14 thematic programs covering geographic regions and topics such as energy, environment, trade, and technology. CEBRI also operates Editora CEBRI, its publishing imprint for books on international relations.

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Products and services

• CEBRI Journal Academic journal published by CEBRI covering international relations topics, with an editorial team led by an Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Coordinator, available through the CEBRI website.
• Programa de Transição Energética (PTE) Energy Transition Program led by CEBRI in partnership with BID, BNDES, Coppe (UFRJ), EPE, FIPE (USP), and MRTS (USP), presenting scenarios for Brazil to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050.
• Publicações (Policy Papers, Estudos e Pesquisas, Livros) Diverse publication portfolio including Policy Papers, Estudos e Pesquisas (Studies and Research), and Livros (Books) covering international relations topics; available through the CEBRI website.
• Eventos e Cursos (Events and Courses) In-person, online, and hybrid events including conferences, closed-door meetings, online courses, and in-person courses on international relations topics, with a portfolio of 127 events hosted.
• Editora CEBRI CEBRI's publishing house for books on international relations, with its first title 'Memórias de Marcos Azambuja' published in partnership with FUNAG.
• Núcleos Temáticos (Thematic Programs) 14 thematic programs covering regions (Africa, South America, Asia, North America, Europe) and topics (Agribusiness, International Trade, Culture, Defense, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Multilateralism, Technology and Digital Transformation).
• Associados (Membership Program) CEBRI's membership program with 78,000 members, offering access to events, publications, and networking with international relations professionals, policymakers, and business leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of contribution to Brazilian foreign policy development and international engagement
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministério de Minas e EnergiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy commissioned CEBRI to lead a study supporting the National Rare Earth Strategy (ENTR), conducted by a consortium including Vallya consultancy with support from BMA Advogados.
• VallyacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 June 2026Consultancy firm leading consortium with CEBRI for the National Rare Earth Strategy study commissioned by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
• BMA AdvogadosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 June 2026Law firm providing legal support to the CEBRI-led consortium for the National Rare Earth Strategy study.
• Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão (FUNAG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026FUNAG partnered with CEBRI on the 'Memórias de Marcos Azambuja' book project, including a Collection of Writings, to preserve and disseminate the legacy of Ambassador Marcos Azambuja.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman political foundation and CEBRI sponsor, collaborating on events and research related to geopolitics, democracy, and international cooperation. Listed as a sponsor on CEBRI's website.
• ExxonMobilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of CEBRI, contributing to the think tank's research and events program on international relations and energy topics.
• BID (Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-American Development Bank partners with CEBRI on the Energy Transition Program (PTE), funding research on decarbonization pathways and energy transition for Brazil.
• BNDEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Development Bank partners with CEBRI on the Energy Transition Program Phase 2, contributing to studies on decarbonization and sustainable development scenarios for Brazil.
• Coppe (UFRJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPPE at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro partners with CEBRI on the Energy Transition Program, providing technical research capacity.
• EPE (Empresa de Pesquisa Energética)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Energy Research Company partners on Energy Transition Program, contributing government technical expertise on energy planning.
• FIPE (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation Institute of Economic Research at University of São Paulo partners on Energy Transition Program, providing macroeconomic analysis.
• MRTS (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Planning Program at University of São Paulo partners on Energy Transition Program, contributing technical research capacity.
• ApexBrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency collaborates with CEBRI and the European Union to organize the Brazil-EU Investment Forum, promoting bilateral economic dialogue and trade opportunities.
• União EuropeiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union partners with CEBRI and ApexBrasil on the Investment Dialogue and Forum, focusing on energy transition, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, and implementation of the EU-Mercosur Agreement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chatham House: Royal Institute of International Affairs, the UK's leading international affairs think tank. Directly comparable to CEBRI in mission (independent international relations research), membership model, convening role, and policy influence.
• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs think tank with global programming on energy, geopolitics, and economic statecraft. Highly comparable to CEBRI in its thematic programs spanning regions and policy domains, and in its high-level convening role.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global think tank with offices in major world capitals producing research on international affairs. Similar to CEBRI in its combination of policy research, convening, and thought-leadership publications on geopolitics and economics.
• Council on Foreign Relations (CFR): US-based think tank focused on US foreign policy, with a similar membership-based model, elite board structure, and mission of shaping foreign policy debate — making it a strong structural peer to CEBRI's Brazilian foreign-policy focus.
• Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP): German Institute for International and Security Affairs, a leading European foreign policy think tank. Comparable to CEBRI as a national foreign-policy think tank providing independent research and policy advice to government and the public.

Regional players

• IPEA (Institute for Applied Economic Research): Brazilian government-linked research institute producing policy analysis on economics, international affairs, and public policy. Closest Brazilian peer for policy-relevant research output, though publicly funded rather than an independent think tank.
• CEBRAP: Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning, a São Paulo-based independent social science research center. Comparable as a Brazilian independent research institution focused on policy-relevant analysis, though with a broader social science remit than CEBRI.
• Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV): Brazil's most prominent academic and policy research foundation, with think tank functions covering economics, public policy, and international relations. A leading Brazilian peer competing for influence on policy debates, though much broader in scope than CEBRI.

Others

• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): German political foundation linked to the CDU that operates globally on democracy, geopolitics, and international cooperation. Listed as a core CEBRI sponsor and partner, with thematic overlap on international relations research, but its core mission as a political foundation makes it an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.
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