Mimicry and ambivalence in the concept of sovereignty:

In this article, we analyze the concept of sovereignty embodied in four most-cited authors first generation International Relations (IR) Brazil, namely: Amado Cervo, Hélio Jaguaribe, José Flávio Sombra Saraiva and Maria Regina Soares de Lima. We evaluate from perspective Brazilian mentioned contrapuntal to view works American author Stephen Krasner. This study is developed dialogue with Global (Global IR) research agenda, which explores new perspectives IR discipline, encouraging its diversification. It essential explain that, carry out analysis, adopted as a theoretical-methodological framework concepts mimicry ambivalence, both theorized by Homi Bhabha well Edward Said’s reading. way, seek establish bridges between different knowledge discuss fundamental concept: sovereignty. verify that national thought approaching relatively what observed Krasner, whose work mostly represents discipline’s mainstream. conclude difference results how ideas development autonomy are articulated together