Operações anfíbias: a importância para um país em manter suas capacidades de projeção de poder

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the importance for countries of maintaining Power Projection capabilities, such as Amphibious Operations (OpAnf), justified by national political and strategic interests, in the face of the contemporary international scenario. The methodology adopted was a study from the past and current cases, with the commitment of bibliographic research guided by books, academic articles, Brazilian Navy periodicals, historical, geopolitical and military operations websites. Starting from a theoretical analysis that addresses essential concepts such as power, Maritime Power and Naval Power, the study discusses the importance of power projection, mainly military power, such as amphibious operations, from the perspective of classical thinkers such as Mahan, Corbett and Geoffrey Till. The historical research highlights significant examples, such as Operation Overlord, during World War II, and Operation Desert Storm, in the Second Gulf War, evidencing the crucial role of amphibious operations in achieving strategic objectives. Completing the development of the theme, it will be revealed that, despite the new challenges imposed by the current international system, nations continue to use their power projection capabilities for their own evolution, to guarantee sovereignty, achieve strategic interests and maintain global relevance. To conclude the work, the author concludes that amphibious operations are still indispensable components for any sovereign country seeking support for its international relations, promote its development and contribute to the global balance of power. As a form of Hard Power of the projection capabilities of States, Amphibious Operations offer support to their diplomacy, providing flexibility of use, strategic reach and the ability to respond quickly to crises, in addition to supporting humanitarian actions. In the conclusion of the work, the author analyzes the Brazilian context, emphasizing that the maintenance and improvement of power projection capabilities are vital for the development and defense of the vast national territory, including the Blue Amazon, also highlighting the unique participation of the Brazilian Navy in this national strategy, permeated by amphibious operations capabilities.