A diplomacia naval no fomento à Base Industrial de Defesa: uma análise do papel das adidâncias navais do Brasil no cone sul (2021-2023)

Abstract

This study investigates the role of naval attachés in promoting Brazil's Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in the southern cone, focusing on the period from 2021 to 2023. The aim is to reflect on how these agents can contribute to the advancement of the DIB. Using an exploratory and comparative approach, the study analyzes how naval diplomacy can serve as a facilitating mechanism for national interests within the context of the blue economy and describes the challenges faced by naval attachés in their specific field of work. The research includes an analysis of the budgetary evolution for defense and the impact of recent investments in Brazil's defense industry. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and desk research techniques, focusing on Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The tested hypothesis suggests that a greater alignment of naval attachés with the commercial attributes of diplomacy may enhance benefits for the DIB.