Insertion Strategy and lnternational Cooperation of the National Army of Colombia's as Part of Colombian Foreign Policy

Abstract

Colombia has managed to project a positive image abroad, largely as a result of the achievements in matters of security: Thus, the country today is perceived as one that has matured and has achieved political, economic stability leveIs and, of course security. In that arder, the hypothesis that guides the development of this article is that the country can strengthen their integration in the region and the world as a responsible and mature State; unfolding a strategic international policy and cooperation, in matters of security and defense, as part of the Colombian foreign policy.

For that purpose, the document is organized into three parts. First, factors that explain the change in security situation in Colombia since 1998 are studied, subsequently, complexities and contradictions of international and regional context are analyzed and understood and finally, some guidelines for the insertion and international of cooperation defense and security sector are proposed, in particular the National Army.