Cape Verde and the challenges of contemporary internacional politics

Resumo

Contemporary international politics are characterized by a diversity of actors, ranging from the human person as the subject of international law, to international organizations, national states. In addition to these international subjects, which are based on a judicial-legal system, international politics are characterized by the existence of several international sectors, which are not subjects of international law, but their behavior can influence and shape contemporary international politics. We can list some examples such as mafia organizations, international terrorism and other emerging sectors. Given the characteristics of international politics described above shows that the national states, have to face enormous challenges, which concern not only its international profile, but also the fight against transnational organized crime. It is in this context that we seek in this article to discuss Cape Verde in international politics, namely the issue of its international position and issues of security and defense.