Análisis del rol internacional de Colombia en materia de transición energética durante el Gobierno de Gustavo Petro.

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Title: Análisis del rol internacional de Colombia en materia de transición energética durante el Gobierno de Gustavo Petro. (Spanish).
Alternate Title: Analysis of Colombia's international role in energy transition during Gustavo Petro's administration. (English)
Authors: Pastrana Buelvas, Eduardo, Martínez Colón, Pablo, Ochoa Velandia, Daniel Fernando, Campo, Juan Andrés
Source: Controversia (01204165). ene-jun2026, Issue 226, p2-38. 37p.
Subjects: Role theory, Countries, Fossil fuels, Renewable energy transition (Government policy), International relations, Politicians
Geographic Terms: Colombia
Abstract (English): this article analyzes Colombia's international role in the field of energy transition under the government of Gustavo Petro, drawing on Role Theory as developed by K. J. Holsti and subsequent contributions in Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA). The study examines the triad of role conception, role expectations, and role performance, using official declarations. Findings indicate that Petro's foreign policy is framed around the idea of Colombia as a "world power of life" embodied in three main roles: defender of the faith, regional leader, and domestic developer. However, the contrast with international role expectations reveals significant tensions stemming from Colombia's dependence on fossil fuel exports and skepticism regarding the feasibility of an ambitious energy transition. Regarding role performance, while Petro succeeded in placing the issue on the multilateral agenda, practical outcomes were limited and often contradictory. The article concludes that Colombia’s international projection under Petro is ambitious and innovative but constrained by structural economic dependence, institutional limitations, and the personalization of leadership. This case raises questions about the sustainability and transformative potential of Colombia's role conceptions within the international system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): este artículo analiza el rol internacional de Colombia en materia de transición energética durante el Gobierno de Gustavo Petro, a partir de la teoría del rol desarrollada por K. J. Holsti y la literatura de Foreign Policy Analysis (fpa). Se examina la tríada compuesta por concepción, expectativas y desempeño de rol, con base en declaraciones oficiales. Los hallazgos muestran que la concepción de rol del Gobierno colombiano se articula en torno a la noción de "potencia mundial de la vida", que condensa tres perfiles principales: defensor de la fe, líder regional y desarrollador interno. Sin embargo, el contraste con las expectativas de otros actores internacionales revela tensiones significativas derivadas de la dependencia del país de las exportaciones fósiles y del escepticismo sobre la viabilidad de la transición energética. En el plano del desempeño, aunque se logró posicionar la agenda en foros multilaterales, los resultados prácticos fueron limitados y en ocasiones contradictorios. Se concluye que la proyección internacional de Petro es ambiciosa e innovadora, pero enfrenta restricciones estructurales, institucionales y de liderazgo personalista. El estudio termina abriendo preguntas sobre la sostenibilidad y el alcance de las concepciones de rol de Colombia en el sistema internacional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:this article analyzes Colombia's international role in the field of energy transition under the government of Gustavo Petro, drawing on Role Theory as developed by K. J. Holsti and subsequent contributions in Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA). The study examines the triad of role conception, role expectations, and role performance, using official declarations. Findings indicate that Petro's foreign policy is framed around the idea of Colombia as a "world power of life" embodied in three main roles: defender of the faith, regional leader, and domestic developer. However, the contrast with international role expectations reveals significant tensions stemming from Colombia's dependence on fossil fuel exports and skepticism regarding the feasibility of an ambitious energy transition. Regarding role performance, while Petro succeeded in placing the issue on the multilateral agenda, practical outcomes were limited and often contradictory. The article concludes that Colombia’s international projection under Petro is ambitious and innovative but constrained by structural economic dependence, institutional limitations, and the personalization of leadership. This case raises questions about the sustainability and transformative potential of Colombia's role conceptions within the international system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01204165
DOI:10.54118/controver.vi226.1411