Suchergebnisse

The Nordic Region offers innovative interpretative approaches and models to overcome the "dilemma between security and prosperity". In this region, integration and fragmentation have been well-balanced and grounded on diversity. The first aim of this article is to explain the reasons for peace in Nordic Europe, a task sometimes more difficult than explaining wars. Historical cases of pacific resolution of disputes and the possible reasons for those policies are considered. Finally, the theoretical foundations of these approaches and how they influenced the political institutions are also analyzed.

Beginning in the mid-seventies, when interdiction efforts in Mexico pushed the cultivation of marijuana to the South, the drugs economy in Colombia has become increasingly strong and diversified. "Supply reduction" efforts have failed in the past and, it is argued, are bound to fail again in the future, causing substantial damage in Colombia and neighbouring countries. An alternative set of policies to confront the drugs issue is proposed. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

The article describes the growing participation of Brazil in peacekeeping operations. Initially, the author provides an overview of the origin and evolution of these operations, the first of which date back to the 1920s and 1930s. Recent operations, however, point out the trend to broader and more complex mandates. The peacekeeping operations in which Brazil took part, from the 1940s onwards, are briefly reviewed, and emphasis is given to the positions defended by the country in regard to these operations on the debates held in international forums. (Polit Externa/DÜI)