Brazil and the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in the 21st Century
Abstract
Having participated in 23 UN operations, Brazil has a great deal of experience in wide variety of peacekeeping operations. Given the remaining relevance of peacekeeping operations as a consequence of many latent conflicts spread throughout the globe, Brazil's enhanced participation in UN operations, fit does not contribute directly to gaining the objectives established in the current National Defense Policy, at a minimum will help to maintain the prestige of the country as a distinguished contributor to UN peace efforts. Moreover, as Brazil claims to be prepared to assume the inherent responsibilities of a permanent member of the Security Council, it should adopt a foreign policy with a renewed posture that considers the employment of military force with more flexibility, particularly, when there is a consensus of the international community that supports the cause. Furthermore, Brazil's increased level of participation should not be limited to only peace operations involving Latin-American and Portuguese speaking countries. The maintenance of a consistent and distinguished participator will provide the country significant opportunities to improve professional abilities of its military, diplomats and other civilian leaders, project the name of the country internationally and consolidate its national defense strategic objectives. Ultimately, an increased participation will contribute to the achievement of a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408265
Entities
People
- Ludovico A. Cunha Velloso
Organizations
- Marine Corps University