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Portugal, Angola, and NATO: New Horizons for the South Atlantic and the Role for Portuguese Diplomacy
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Author(s): Nádia Teresa Loureiro (Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal)and António Teixeira Correia (Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 30
Source title:
Regional, International, and Transatlantic Relations From the Iberian Peninsula to the World
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Susana Soares da Silva Rocha Relvas (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal), Mark Gant (University of Chester, UK), Deirdre Kelly (Technological University Dublin, Ireland)and Siân Edwards (University of Cardiff, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0634-6.ch013
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Abstract
Portugal, a founding NATO member, holds a strategic role in diplomatic relations with Portuguese-speaking states, particularly in the South Atlantic, where most of its former colonies are located. Over its 76-year history, NATO has expanded beyond its traditional sphere, recognizing the need for global partnerships to uphold security. The 1996 Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Portugal and Angola exemplifies a strategic alliance that goes beyond historical and cultural ties. The DCA reinforces bilateral relations while promoting NATO's core values, such as collective security and regional stability. Given the South Atlantic's growing relevance, Portugal aligns NATO's interests with those of Angola in areas like maritime security, counterterrorism, and combating illicit trafficking. This chapter examines how Portugal's cooperation with Angola strengthens its role within NATO, reinforcing its geopolitical influence. Additionally, it analyses how this partnership projects NATO's values and presence in Africa and the South Atlantic.
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