Chile en el contexto del Pacífico. Marcos conceptuales para la política exterios de Chile hacia el Ásia Pacífico

Abstract

Considering a historic antecedent as the starting point, this article states that the Pacific is one of the vectors of Chile´s foreign policy not only from the commercial or political point of view, but as an expression of its identity too, converging into this matter as state policy bases, the development model and the sea power. For Chile, the Asia Pacific policy is not an end in itself; we share some essential values (pragmatic, seriousness, trust). Renewing the regional insertion constitutes a way to improve our security and Chile´s development. In this sense a comprehensive policy moving away from the restrictive economic agenda, as maintained by Chile so far in relation with this region, will encourage the development of this country.