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This paper presented an analysis of the Brazilian projection in the South Atlantic area, seeking to evaluate the main strategic challenges arising from this Brazilian external action, having as core issues the Brazilian Navy strategic projects regarding the South Atlantic Region, the potential presence of extraregional powers in the strategic surroundings of Brazil and the Brazilian action in Antarctica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A review of the work of renowned authors and the analysis of the main theoretical perspectives that influenced strategic thought in twentieth century is at the base of this argument that wars and military power are conditioned by economic dynamics. This study shows that the security and defense aspirations and their relation to economic factors are common to different authors of even diverse theoretical and ideological convictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After examining the Malvinas War and its strategic, tactical, and operational lessons, we present some of the Army's reflections concerning this issue. The paper shows the influence of corporative interests and the culture of the military institution on the changes that the organization thought necessary to implement after the conflict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes the 1991 Gulf War under a strategic view. Three explanations are shown as the major reason for the US victory in this conflict. The conclusion disproves that the aftermath of the revolution in military affairs turned obsolete the less technological armed forces. Traditional aspects of warfare and downgraded hardware have been pretty effective. The paper makes an unorthodox appraisal of the US military capability currently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]