As relações civis-militares no Brasil: a criação do Ministério da Defesa, no governo Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1995-2002), sob o prisma do paradigma huntingtoniano

Abstract

This study examines the transformations in civil-military relations in Brazil, focusingon the creation of the Ministry of Defense (MD) during the Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) government and the implications of this structure. The researchana- lyzes the concept of power, Clausewitz's definitions of civilian-military relations, and Huntington's theories, contrasting them with Brazilian reality, especially after the en- actment of Complementary Law No. 97/99. The theoretical framework includes a de- tailed analysis of the concept of power and decision-making hierarchies in the Brazilian military context. The methodology encompasses a qualitative review oftexts, articles, and books, as well as doctoral theses that explore the theme. The research is relevant to understand how civilian control over the Armed Forces was consolidated during the FHC government and to identify the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement, with particular emphasis on the sentiment of the military chiefs at the time.