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Flacso Chile

What do Chileans think of the Armed Forces since the death of Augusto Pinochet? This is one of the questions which is tackled by “Captive Institutions"

 

 

Transnational Terrorism, Security and the Rule of Law

The Transnational Terrorism, Security and the Rule of Law (TTSRL) project is aimed at framing the current nature of the threat of terrorism as it exists within the EU, and at generating insight into the various response options to terrorism that are available to European governments.

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Peace, Security & Human Rights

Regional powers

Brazil in South America: from indifference to hegemony

By (12/05/2008)

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Brazil’s proposal to create a South American Security Council is seen as one more step in its plans to become a hegemonic power in South America. It is believed that the structures for the adequate management of regional peace exist and that they should be strengthened, and not weakened, by new initiatives like the Organisation of American States, which has already notched up some successes and will continue to have an important role to play. This commentary is a response to A South American NATO? Brazil and the chances for a South American Defence Council, by Susanne Gratius

Regional powers

A South American NATO? Brazil and the chances for a South American Defence Council

By (10/04/2008)

Sixty years after the creation of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR), in 1948 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has proposed the establishment of a South American Defence Council. President Lula launched his proposal at an appropiate moment: on 4 March 2008, during the diplomatic crisis between Colombia and Ecuador.

Regional powers

IBSA: an international actor and partner for the EU?

By (20/11/2007)

India Prime Minister and the Presidents of South Africa and Brazil, at IBSA Summit
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On 17 October 2007 the second IBSA Summit was held in Pretoria, South Africa, between the heads of state of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA). Parallel to the summit meeting, FRIDE, in close cooperation with the FES office in Brussels, launched an initial dialogue between IBSA and representatives of the EU.

Regional powers

South Africa's Regional Engagement for Peace and Security

By (22/10/2007)

As Africa’s largest economy and most significant military force, South Africa has an important role to play on the beleaguered continent, while its transition to a democratic, all-inclusive state offers lessons for those pursuing peace and reconciliation in conflict zones everywhere. In this Comment the author analyses the country’s efforts to promote peace and security in the region and contribute to an African renaissance.

Regional powers

Brazil: a privileged EU partner

By (17/07/2007)

Size and performance have earned Brazil not only its position as a regional power in South America but also its growing weight in the international system. In order to recognise its regional and international magnitude as well as its intense bilateral relationships, the European Union has decided to grant Brazil with the status of “strategic partner”.

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