National Security Doctrine in South America

strategies of the two great powers

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52781/cmm.a158

Keywords:

National Security Doctrine, Cold War, Civil-Military Relations, Cuban Revolution

Abstract

Within the context of the Cold War, this article presents a qualitative analysis of South America in the realms of security and defense, considering both global and regional influences. Thus, it examines the interplay between the strategies of the two Cold War great powers and South America. The Cuban revolution awakened a revolutionary spirit in America, while, in contrast, the National Security Doctrine promoted by the US gained strength. Consequently, each South American country developed its own version of this doctrine, based on their unique realities and geopolitical positions, as well as characterized by a shared culture of militarism typical of the region.

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Published

2025-08-06

How to Cite

JIMÉNEZ, Roberto. National Security Doctrine in South America: strategies of the two great powers. Coleção Meira Mattos: revista das ciências militares, [S. l.], v. 19, n. 64, p. 81–104, 2025. DOI: 10.52781/cmm.a158. Disponível em: https://ebrevistas.eb.mil.br/RMM/article/view/12384. Acesso em: 12 feb. 2026.