Cooperação técnico-militar Brasil-Rússia: oportunidades e desafios

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to analyze the impacts of the technical-military cooperation between Brazil and Russia for the development of the military expression of the Brazilian National Power. Initially, the concept of cooperation in the field of International Relations was identified in the light of idealistic and realistic theories. Following, some relevant historical facts were described in the context of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and, in the same section of the work, the main aspects of this cooperation in the technical-military field were also highlighted. The adopted methodology used techniques of bibliographic, documentary and legislation research. The conclusion indicates that the partnership with Russia, which has large defense capabilities, as well as recent experience in international armed conflicts, could increase the operational capacity of the Brazilian Armed Forces. However, the challenges to be overcome under this partnership could be obstacles to achieving broader cooperation.