El posicionamiento de la República Popular China en relación a la seguridad internacional: una introducción al caso del Atlántico Sur Occidental.

Abstract

Abstract:

This article examines the shift in the global balance of power, highlighting the significant rise of the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a BRICS member, especially post the 2008 financial crisis. The PRC emerges as a global power challenging traditional U.S. dominance, employing a maritime strategy indicative of a growing interest in power projection. The primary focus is to analyze the PRC's position from the perspective of international security, with emphasis on the South Atlantic, a region of increasing importance for the Asian country in both the African and Latin American continents. Despite the initially secondary role of the Western South Atlantic, it has gradually gained prominence, particularly due to the interest in natural resources and projection towards Antarctica. The study concentrates on the Western South Atlantic region, providing specific examples related to Argentina, to comprehend how the PRC has directed its attention to this area and evolved its involvement in security and strategic interests.