Regionalism and South American security: Are Mercosur and Unasur Relevant?

This article offers an analysis of Mercosur’s role in the construction of a broad security regime in South America. To that end, based on the Copenhagen School, I use a broadened and deepened concept of security in which the political sector gains explanatory relevance. After developing the theoreti...

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Autor principal: Teixeira,, Augusto Wagner Menezes (author)
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Idioma:spa
Publicat: 2010
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Accés en línia:https://iconos.flacsoandes.edu.ec/index.php/iconos/article/view/438
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Sumari:This article offers an analysis of Mercosur’s role in the construction of a broad security regime in South America. To that end, based on the Copenhagen School, I use a broadened and deepened concept of security in which the political sector gains explanatory relevance. After developing the theoretical discussion on the relationship between regional integration and security, I evaluate how Mercosur and Unasur proceed in the construction of a macro-regime of regional security. This analysis brings us to maintain that the region is not yet on the way to constructing a security community. However, the creation of the Unasur Security Council suggests possible progress in cooperation on strategic matters, opening the way to a new moment in South American regionalism.