O emprego das Operações de Paz como método de projeção da política externa brasileira

Abstract

Peacekeeping Operations have emerged as a tool for United Nations intervention aimed at restoring stability in regions or countries facing economic and political fragilities. In a significant milestone, in the year 2004, Brazil assumed leadership of the military component in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti, with a mission to restore political stability in the Caribbean nation. Brazil's participation in Haiti was driven by a wide range of political objectives, with the pursuit of a broader and more influential international projection of its foreign policy being a fundamental and predominant element. The mission in Haiti represented a strategic opportunity for Brazil to strengthen its presence on the global stage, establish strong diplomatic partnerships, and consolidate its image as a significant player in the international arena. Furthermore, Brazil's participation in MINUSTAH allowed the country to demonstrate its commitment to global stability and peace, aligning with the principles that have historically guided its diplomacy. In the context presented, the main focus of this study is to analyze the use of MINUSTAH as a tool for international projection and assess whether Peacekeeping Operations still maintain their relevance as a support instrument for Brazilian foreign policy projection. To do so, we will use Brazil's participation in Haiti from 2004 to 2017 as a basis for analysis, seeking to understand how this experience influenced and shaped the country's approach to peacekeeping operations in the international context. The investigation will delve into the assessment of the impacts, achievements, and challenges that arose from this participation, aiming to provide a comprehensive and enlightening perspective on the intersection between Brazil's role in Peacekeeping Operations and its political and international projection objectives.