Chilean Armed Forces and Their Capacity in the Context of the International Crises
Abstract
Globalization has effects on the sovereignty of nation-states due to the interdependence of the different interests involved. Nation-States are still the main actors in the international arena in the area of politics. But other actors are becoming dominant in the international arena, too, creating a new spectrum of risks, threats, and challenges. In this new environment, risks and threats derived from the globalization process have different causes and effects on the countries of the region. Because of that, Chile has emphasized its sovereign right to define its own perception of "threats" as well as the ways and means that it will use to face them. In this context, Chile has addressed the issue of security strategy by establishing a National Defense Policy that constitutes the main guideline and direction of the defense element of power. The Chilean Armed Forces are one of the fundamental parts of this concept. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the current capacity of the Chilean Armed Forces to act in an international crisis in a regional environment, as in the case of peace operations. This paper defines the characteristics of the current international system, especially in South America; the challenges of that system; and the new and diverse nature of conflict. The paper also describes the function of military forces and current and future methods of employing them. Finally, it proposes how the Chilean Armed Forces can adjust their organization and missions to deal with future crises.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448997
Entities
People
- Mario A. Quinteros
Organizations
- United States Army War College