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Abstract

The current article aims to update the discussion on the South American context making use of the theory of Regional Security Regional Complexes (RSC). It begins with a theoretical discussion, based on Buzan and Wæver's work. It then presents the hypothesis that, differently from what is assumed in the literature, the South American RSC is not a standard one, but a centred one, in which the centre is not a global power. An empirical analysis follows, showing that Brazil possesses the necessary resources, and has presented some cogent political initiatives, such as the creation of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) and its Defense Council (SDC), but in other moments has been reluctant take a leadership role in South America. The analysis concludes that, regarding its configuration, the South American RSC corroborates the authors' hypothesis and that Brazil should consolidate its role at the centre of such a complex.

Details

Title
Complexo Regional de Segurança da América do Sul: Uma Nova Perspectiva
Author
Fuccille, Alexandre; Rezende, Lucas Pereira
Pages
77-104,7-8
Publication year
2013
Publication date
Jan-Jun 2013
Publisher
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
ISSN
01028529
e-ISSN
19820240
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
1544370139
Copyright
Copyright Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro Jan-Jun 2013