O Poder Aéreo no Século XXI

Abstract

In face of the recent enthusiasm regarding Air Power as an instrument for settling international political disputes, born out of technological developments and political transformations after the Cold War, this article critically evaluates some contemporary theoretical expressions about the potential of aerial means of force, focusing on the work of John A. Warden III (1989). It will be demonstrated the continuity of notions that date back to the origins of military aviation theorization, in the beginning of the 20^thCentury, as well as their inherent problems and limitations.