A mentalidade marítima do povo brasileiro e o seu impacto na estratégia marítima: desafios para a conquista de um poder marítimo forte

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the impacts of the maritime mentality on the maritime strategy. For this, we seek to know a little more the process of development of maritimity in some countries and in Brazil; because, since the beginning, man feels attracted by the sea, this space of struggle and power, from which man extracts food and other resources. As for Brazil, it is a nation whose origin is formed by the sea, but even holding a vast maritime territory, still presents a low level of maritime mentality. However, this mentality can be stimulated through actions of decision-making authorities, as well as by governments, from public policies that aim to encourage the recognition of the importance of the ocean for the nation. It is also observed that maritime nations can develop maritime activity with greater ease, however, continental countries also develop it, although they depend on factors that may require a greater commitment from the government and people. In order to seek the answers, for this research, as a methodological principle, bibliographical and documentary research were used. In view of this study, it was concluded that the maritime mentality of a nation can impact at a lower or higher level on the development of maritime strategy, since a low mentality leads to no understanding of the need for resources. This, both in maritime ventures, in the strengthening of maritime power, as well as in the defense of heritage and the maritime territory itself, while a strong maritime mentality contributes to national decision-making related to maritime strategy.