Argentina’s diplomacy according to the official discourse (1932-1946): a critical perspective

Abstract

The present article consists of an exploratory case study based on the analysis of diplomatic discourse contained in the official reports (titled "Memoria") produced by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs between 1932 and 1946. Through the examination of these reports — and the specialized literature as well — the article questions why, despite a series of ruptures in domestic politics, marked by around six governments in fourteen years, there is evidence of continuity in foreign policy throughout the entire period. These reports aimed to present the Argentine Congress with a summary of the main challenges in the country’s international relations. Therefore, priority will be given to analyzing the history of foreign policy using these reports as primary sources, complemented by specialized literature to assess the accuracy of the narratives and to provide the context in which they are embedded. The justification for this research lies in recovering fragments of diplomatic history as reflected in official discourse. Regarding methodology, the research is organized around discourse analysis in foreign policy. In conclusion, the hypothesis presented is that despite internal ruptures in Argentine politics, the period is characterized by continuities in diplomatic discourse.