Lawfare: uma ferramenta da inteligência estratégica

Abstract

Contemporary bellicose actions are inconstant, intricate, undefined and increasingly move away from conventional combat. One of the characteristics that corroborate this statement is the increase in the use of lawfare, which translates as the use of the law as a weapon. This technical-scientific report analyzes lawfare, demonstrating its usefulness along with Strategic Intelligence in the context of armed conflicts. This approach is related to the purpose of Strategic Intelligence, which is intended to identify opportunities that turn into relevant advantages in peace and war situations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the pertinence of using lawfare as an instrument of Strategic Intelligence. This task was performed through a bibliographic review of specific books and articles, focusing on the convergence of lawfare and Strategic Intelligence. The present scientific research shows that the increase of this association can collaborate with the capacities of a nation, facing the situations of armed conflicts of the present day.