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The Portuguese Special Operations Forces as Instrument of Foreign Policy: The Case Study of Afghanistan

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Resumo:The aim of this paper is to provide an exploratory overview of the Por- tuguese special operations forces as instrument of foreign policy. In doing so, we disclose new dynamics that Portugal employing in fragile states and we discuss its implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The research methodolog- ical approach falls into a qualitative case study research, which includes more than one method of data collection for triangulation and corroboration purposes. We have found that Portugal is trying to intensify its international relations within the EU, UN and the NATO, while the Portuguese special operations forces have been playing an important role to strengthen its presence within these international institutions. The new dynamics that Portugal is seeking are based on the democratic values, the rule of law and the human rights, to dissociate itself from the colonial legacy and thereby find new avenues of influence. Further research should focus on the new strategic priorities for the Afghan Government and NATO, as these priorities are changed at a relatively fast pace.
Autores principais:Reis, João Carlos Gonçalves dos
Outros Autores:Menezes, Elisabete Sofia Nabais de Oliveira de Freitas e
Assunto:Portugal Afghanistan Special operations forces Foreign policy Case study research European Union North Atlantic Treaty Irganization
Ano:2020
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:capítulo de livro
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Academia Militar
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Academia Militar

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