Haiti, MINUSTAH and democracy: the technique of biopolitical government in the United Nations operation

Authors

  • Lukas Lobo Santos Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46752/anphlac.28.2020.3845

Abstract

Abstract: This work proposes to analyze the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) as a mechanism of biopolitical government and continuity of practice by nations considered to be major western powers to intervene in Haitian political processes since their independence, in 1804. For this end, we developed a bibliographical analysis on the subject, as well as analysis of documents of the United Nations and other institutions involved in the operation and the Brazilian government. By approaching the concepts elaborated by Michel Foucault, the work presents the different techniques of government – such as state racism, police device, and discipline – used by foreign countries in interventions in Haiti, during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, to prescribe conducts to the Haitian state and individuals. In addition, we point out the interests of Brazil in commanding the military face of MINUSTAH.

Key words: MINUSTAH. Biopolitics. State racism.

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Published

2020-06-20

How to Cite

Lobo Santos, L. (2020). Haiti, MINUSTAH and democracy: the technique of biopolitical government in the United Nations operation . Revista Eletrônica Da ANPHLAC, 20(28), 164–199. https://doi.org/10.46752/anphlac.28.2020.3845