Regional cooperative security

The author reflects upon the conditions in which poor countries are vulnerable to several sources of insecurity. In this context, the article explores the case of Colombia, a country threatened by drug trafficking and guerrilla warfare, and links the Colombian conflict to regional stability and peac...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Jarrín, Osvaldo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:Ecuador
Institución:Universidad Andina Simón Bolivar
Repositorio:Revista Comentario Internacional
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.uasb.edu.ec:article/215
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.uasb.edu.ec/index.php/comentario/article/view/215
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Colombia
región andina
seguridad colectiva
narcotráfico
inestabilidad política
Andean region
collective security
drug trafficking
political instability
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Sumario:The author reflects upon the conditions in which poor countries are vulnerable to several sources of insecurity. In this context, the article explores the case of Colombia, a country threatened by drug trafficking and guerrilla warfare, and links the Colombian conflict to regional stability and peace. The author concludes suggesting three possible scenarios for the conflict in Colombia, and its consequences for the region. Finally, he argues for a collective security approach as a feasible response to these challenges.