A estratégia de segurança marítima nacional do Uruguais à luz da obra de Chris Rahman

Abstract

Uruguay's National Maritime Security Strategy (ESMN) represents a significant institutional milestone in consolidating the Uruguayan state's maritime vocation. Adopting an approach that seeks to integrate aspects of sovereignty, governance, sustainability, and international cooperation, the ESMN proposes guidelines for strengthening the state's presence at sea. This dissertation aims to critically analyze the ESMN in light of Chris Rahman's work, Concepts of Maritime Security: A Strategic Perspective on Alternative Visions for Good Order and Security at Sea, with Policy Implications for New Zealand (2009), which presents a multidimensional theoretical approach to maritime security. Through a comparative study, points of convergence were identified, such as the emphasis on good order at sea, the importance of governance, the concept of Maritime Domain Awareness, and the recognition of the need for regional cooperation. At the same time, significant conceptual divergences were observed, especially regarding the dynamic nature of the concept of security, the impacts of globalization and climate change, and the strategic role of naval forces in protecting Sea Lines of Communication. It is concluded that while the ESMN incorporates many elements of the contemporary vision of maritime security, it could be enhanced by more explicitly and adaptively integrating the challenges and trends of the 21st century.