Geopolítica do pós-guerra fria: as mudanças na geopolítica do pós-guerra fria e sua influência nas estratégias da Marinha do Brasil na região amazônica nos últimos 20 anos

Abstract

The object of research of this work analyzes how the geopolitical changes that occurred in the international scenario after the end of the Cold War influenced the strategies of the Brazilian Navy in the Amazon region in the last 20 years. With the transition from a bipolar world to a multipolar context, the Amazon has come to occupy a prominent role in the security and environmental agendas, both nationally and internationally. The study analyzes how the Navy has adapted to this new context, strengthening its presence in the region through the restructuring of commands, carrying out integrated operations, modernizing naval assets, and expanding cooperation with other state agencies. The methodology adopted was based on bibliographic review and analysis of strategic documents, such as the National Defense Policy, the National Defense Strategy and the White Paper on National Defense. The results indicate that the Brazilian Navy plays an essential role in the consolidation of sovereignty in the Amazon, facing complex challenges, such as drug trafficking, illegal mining, and international pressure on natural resources. It is concluded that the adaptation of the naval strategy to the Amazonian reality has been fundamental for the defense and integration of the region to the national project of sustainable development and security.