Brazil '85.
Abstract
The research centers around Brazil's capacity to be a military power by the end of the mid-range period of 1985. To accomplish this aim, the following elements of Brazil's national power were studied and forecasted: the Brazilian Army, Brazil's political structure, economics, transportation, maritime potential, and science and technology. The foregoing elements were selected by the authors as having the potential to provide a useful overview when placed jointly in context. The research concludes that by most standards of measurement, Brazil is already capable of being classed as a world power; however, serious shortcomings in energy, long range education, and high level technology tend to attenuate her power projection and development. Militarily, Brazil has great manpower assets and is capable of defending hereself against any likely aggressor; however, her military orientation is inward and primarily ordained to the task of internal security. The impact of the 1964 revolution will continue to be felt politically and economically through the mid-range period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA015579
Entities
People
- George F. Marko
- Howard M. Gabbert
- James L. May
- Walter E. Grant
- William W. Brown
Organizations
- United States Army War College