The Brazilian Engagement with Peace Operations: a Critical Analysis

Abstract

• Este é um artigo publicado em acesso aberto e distribuído sob os termos da AbstractIt is clear that Brazil seeks to enhance its international standing through an increasing engagement with peace operations. This paper argues that the more Brazil seeks to increase its engagement in the manner in which it is currently pursuing it -essentially by deploying troops -the more Brazil actively constructs its own subalternity with regards to international peace. In order to develop this argument, this paper initially delineates the Brazilian historical engagement within peace missions. Then, it critically problematizes such engagement by analysing it in light of the particular role that peace operations play within international politics.

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