Reflexões sobre defesa conjunta da Amazônia Azul

Abstract

Brazil is a prominent country in South Atlantic. Its long coast and geographical position confirm this assertion. Its sea routes are responsible for irrigating the national economy. This sea may also represent a threat or, at least, the path of this threat. In addition, the Blue Amazon presents some important characteristics: extension, biodiversity, energy and mineral resources and, in contrast to them, vulnerability. All this indicates the need for its protection. In this context, the present research was inserted, with the intent to reflect on the defense of Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters, to prevent maritime access to homeland, against threats from the South Atlantic. Initially, high level documents were consulted, and aspects related to the operational environment and the capabilities of the national Armed Forces were identified. Next, the research advanced into the field of war theory, where basic concepts governing coastal defense were identified. The doctrines of countries with a strategic situation similar to Brazil were also analyzed. From this comparison between theory and practice resulted the consensus about the use of the Anti- Access and Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy. In the end, a defensive system was designed adapting this strategy, considering the operational environment and the capabilities of the Forces. Concluding the work, reflections were made, concerning the fields of Defense, Security and National Development. These points, which require consideration, resulted from the evaluation made for the adoption of the strategic design enunciated, which ultimately seeks to protect the Blue Amazon.