CSIS Americas: "Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica"

 

"Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

CSIS Americas Program

20 March 2025

Published: https://www.csis.org/analysis/science-cooperation-and-winter-uniforms-role-south-american-militaries-antarctica 

March is the month of the famous carnivals in South America. However, the month also signifies the end of the Antarctic summer campaigns. Argentina and Chile are two of the seven countries that claim Antarctic territory, but other South American countries are also present on the frozen continent. The cornerstone of these annual campaigns, unsurprisingly, is the armed forces. As Antarctica’s importance grows, it is necessary to understand the strategies and objectives of South American governments toward the southernmost region. And to do that, we need to understand the role of South American militaries.