A origem das organizações internacionais contemporâneas remonta a meados do século XIX com a criação de mecanismos institucionalizados que facilitavam a cooperação técnica entre as potências européias da época. Ao longo do século XX, sobretudo nos períodos imediatamente posteriores às grandes guerras e à Guerra Fria, há o florescimento de diversas organizações internacionais, reorganizadas ou formalmente criadas a partir de acordos ou regimes das mais variadas áreas temáticas, da segurança à economia, passando ainda pela extensa área social. Embora a história das organizações internacionais não seja recente, seu estudo enquanto fenômeno das relações internacionais só passa a ser realizado com mais vigor após o fim da Guerra Fria, salvo raras 217 * Resenha recebida em abril e aceita para publicação em maio de 2005.
Based on a state policy perspective, this paper seeks to present the path of Brazil’s
participation in United Nations (UN) peace operations, from its genesis in 1947 to the present day, with the intent to comprehend whether there is a progressive and evolutionary pattern in these engagement efforts, and which would be the main challenges, contributions and future orientations to the country in this matter. To this end, in a first moment, the text will bring a conceptual discussion regarding the different definitions and understandings on peace operations. Subsequently, we will analyze the evolution of UN peace operations throughout its 70 years and the Brazilian positions during this period. In a third moment, we will present final considerations, identifying the upcoming challenges and the main possible perspectives for Brazil to engage in future peace operations. The intention, therefore, is to ascertain whether peacekeeping operations, as an instrument of international politics aligned to the guidelines of Brazilian defense and foreign policies, should continue to be supported by Brazil or if new reorientations are necessary as a national strategy.
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