A participação da Marinha do Brasil em apoio à política externa brasileira na construção da segurança coletiva no Cone Sul

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the participation of the Brazilian Navy in support of Brazilian foreign politic in the construction of collective security in South America, highlighting the threats and opportunities arising. South America is a major space without conflict, but it still presents a scenario of difficulties in relation to crimes related to corruption, drug and arms smuggling and cross-border crimes, which allows interference by international actors and weakens the union The Southern Cone is rich in biodiversity, natural and water resources agribusiness and energy production, specifically in the case of Brazil, in waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and is consequently slowing down the development of the region, specifically the Southern Cone. That this wealth generates international greed and jeopardizes the sovereignty of countries, reinforcing the need for joint and interconnected action by States. The work is supported in the light of thinkers of the development of politics and power, mainly in the people of Keohane and Nye, focusing on complex interdependence and of Deutsch, a theorist of the construction of security communities. The characteristics of the MB operations to contribute to the construction of a Defense mentality in the Southern Cone are described, as well as the practical activities in progress for technology development, industry promotion and protection of the richness, covering the interior and exterior waters. It is concluded that MB needs to expand the conquest of hearts and minds, spreading the national obligation to invest in a balanced Navy, which is responsible for protecting our wealth, especially energy, which are fundamental for the development of Brazil and the Southern Cone, always seeking integration in South America, maximizing opportunities and eliminating threats.