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 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.

• Auteur principal: Teixeira,, Augusto Wagner Menezes (author)
• Format: article
• Langue: spa
• Publié: 2010
• Sujets: Regionalism; security regime; security community; Mercosur; Unasur Security Council.; Regionalismo; Régimen de seguridad; Comunidad de seguridad; Unasur; Security regime; Security community
• Accès en ligne: https://iconos.flacsoandes.edu.ec/index.php/iconos/article/view/438