As Rela??es Civis-Militares em Portugal: O Longo Processo para o Controle Civil e aEficácia Militar

摘要

Civil-military relations in Portugal are analyzed employing a framework withempirical indicators focusing on the three dimensions of democratic civiliancontrol, effectiveness in roles and missions, and efficiency. Despite theeconomic crisis, and consequent lack of government resources, this analysis ofPortugal is positive in comparative perspective. In addition to the influenceand incentives of international organizations, specifically NATO, EU, and theUN, the author emphasizes how civilians and military use defense policy andthe armed forces in pursuing strategic goals.