For many years the international scene and, consequently, the external challenges for Chile and the rest of the countries, will be marked by the events of September 11, 2011. These represented a milestone of change in international relations and security policies: For the first time an external aggression equivalent to the outbreak of a war struck the North American continental territory; its defense policy was challenged by an unconventional terrorist threat. At the same time, the United States began to prioritize its ties with traditional allies and key powers, with a consequent decline in the importance of certain regions, based on a long-term fight against terrorism. We maintain that Chile's clear and determined support for the United States in the fight against terrorism constitutes a position of principle consistent both with our vision of the world and with the priorities for international insertion that we have chosen.
Keywords:
9/11 attacks, Terrorism, United States, Chile, International Stage
Author Biography
Heraldo Muñoz, Profesor, Instituto de Estudios Internacionales, Universidad de Chile
Cientista Político; subsecretario de relaciones exteriores de Chile; profesor del Instituto de Estudios Internacionales de la Universidad de Chile.
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