Defense Transformation in Latin America: Will It Transform the Technological Base? |
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| Authors: | Jose Carlos Albano Amarante |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Strategic Studies at the Federal University Fluminense (INEST/UFF) Niteroi, RJ;2. The Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Developing the defense trilemma of choices between autonomy, stability, and global integration, this article analyzes the strategic tension in military acquisition between undertaking technology partnerships versus off-the-shelf purchases of equipment to meet modernization needs in Latin America. The Brazilian case is examined for its lessons in how partnerships can help countries to achieve strategic goals while promoting industrial capacities. |
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| Keywords: | Latin America defense modernization technology security |
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