Power Dynamics and Regional Security in Latin America

Description

This volume explores the repercussions of a changing world order on regional security in Latin America. It examines how global and regional power shifts impact on the evolution of regional institutions as well as on state policies adopted in response to regional security challenges such as border conflicts, political instability, migration, drug-trafficking, organized crime, and terrorism. Contributions to this volume analyze the topic from three angles: power dynamics and its effects on regional security governance; the contribution of regional institutions to the management of security challenges; and the impact of power dynamics on states’ shifting security priorities. Written by specialists from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, the United States and Europe, the chapters weave theory and case studies to provide a rich description of the impact of power and politics on regional security in Latin America. This book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practitioners interested in Latin American politics, regional cooperation, and war and conflict studies, as well as international security and international relations in general. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Re-Thinking Latin American Regional Security: The Impact of Power and Politics (Brigitte Weiffen, Rafael Duarte Villa)....Pages 1-23 Front Matter ....Pages 25-25 Regional Security in Latin America after US Hegemony (Joseph S. Tulchin)....Pages 27-51 Security Governance in Latin America (Roberto Dominguez)....Pages 53-76 Security Community or Balance of Power? Hybrid Security Governance in Latin America (Rafael Duarte Villa)....Pages 77-99 Role Theory and Geopolitical Thinking in South America (Leslie E. Wehner, Detlef Nolte)....Pages 101-120 Front Matter ....Pages 121-121 Regional Organizations, Conflict Resolution and Mediation in South America (Monica Herz, Maira Siman, Ana Clara Telles)....Pages 123-148 Is Regionalism Still a Viable Option for the Creation and Maintenance of Peace and Security in Latin America? (Kai Enno Lehmann)....Pages 149-172 Institutional Overlap and Responses to Political Crises in South America (Brigitte Weiffen)....Pages 173-197 Interstate Conflict Management in South America: The Relevance of Overlapping Institutions (Marcos Valle Machado da Silva)....Pages 199-221 Front Matter ....Pages 223-223 The Zone of Violent Peace (David R. Mares)....Pages 225-245 Defense Management in South America: Bureaucracy and Diplomacy (Rut Diamint)....Pages 247-271 Counterterrorism Policies in Brazil: A Securitization Syndrome? (Marcial A.G. Suarez, Fernando L. Brancoli, Igor D.P. Acácio)....Pages 273-293 Desecuritizing the ‘War on Drugs’ (Carolina Cepeda Másmela, Arlene B. Tickner)....Pages 295-318 Mexico and Its Role in North America’s Security: Between Terrorism and Organized Crime (Raúl Benítez Manaut)....Pages 319-342 Back Matter ....Pages 343-355