A projeção geopolítica do Brasil no Século XXI: A projeção geopolítica do Brasil, na área de segurança, no âmbito da América do Sul, no início do século XXI

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the geopoli tical projection of Brazil in South America in the early twenty-first century. To accom plish this, the study will start by presenting the emergence of geopolitics, its leadin g thinkers and the effort to conceptualize it. Then, try to apply these concepts in Brazil, me ntioning some Brazilian geopolitical, their work and their contribution to the development of f uture projects for the country. We discuss the regional security complex theory and th e conflict by remaining territory here in the South American subcontinent, its historical bac kground and negotiation processes, in search of peace. Later, the agencies that have been created will be presented, such as UNASUL, who with its counsel have sought to increas e cooperation, building mutual trust, aimed at regional integration. Again concentrating the focus in Brazil will be the high-level documents cited in the nation's security area, reaf firming the priority that Brazil will in relations with its South American neighbors. Finall y, statistical data that will prove that Brazil has a great potential power will be presente d, attributes to become certified to be a regional power, mediating the sub-continent of conf licts through peaceful solutions to disputes, ensuring harmonious coexistence in the re gion, contributing for the safety of the brazilian state.