Dr. Letícia Ortega

Biography

Letícia Tostes Freitas de Oliveira Afonso Ortega is a PhD student at the Institute of History, University of Bern. Her research focuses on foreign policy and strategic security, particularly in the context of Latin America’s approach to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. She analyzes the Treaty of Tlatelolco and its implications for regional dynamics and the balance of power in Latin America. Letícia's work identifies how Latin American countries have navigated international relations regarding nuclear weapons and created a nuclear-weapon-free zone through the Tlatelolco Treaty. She employs theoretical frameworks from realism and postcolonial theories to understand the political interactions between Brazil and Argentina, highlighting the effects of regional negotiations on power dynamics. Her academic pursuits aim to deepen the understanding of the interplay between national policies and international treaties within the region.

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