A Convenção da Jamaica e as normas de defesa no nível político - estratégico: um estudo comparativo

Abstract

The defense documentsin political-strategic level, particularized in the National Defense Policy, the National Defense Strategy and Military Doctrine of Defense are compared in relation to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. This comparison, using the deductive method and descriptive researchpresents divergent aspects and gaps therein, as well as suggestions for its improvement, which can help to improve the standards of the Ministry of Defense and Brazilian Navy. Some aspects observed arenot describedor are discordant regarding oceanic islands, exploitation of seabed resources, expansion of the Continental Shelf, supervision and control of maritime spaces and Brazilian jurisdictional waters. It shows the increased importance of environmental preservation of the marine environment, with the entry into force of the Convention and the need of adjustmenttheaforementioned documentation. The definition of maritime spaces under the Convention are described and presented brief concepts relating to treaties, the international responsibility of States and the importance of internal documentsto be in accordance with International Law.