得天独厚的地理位置赋予巴西极为宽松的地区安全环境。由于几乎不存在外敌入侵的危险,巴西政府一直把工作重心放在维护国内安全与稳定以及保持对边远国土的有效控制上。为了贯彻政府的这一思想,巴西武装部队正积极开展诸如边境巡逻、基础设施建设和人道主义援助等工作。防务方面,政府的主要工作是坚决执行新近重新启动的“朗敦工程”,提高其在亚马逊河流域的影响力。在武装部队的配合下,该工程旨在恢复政府对该边远地区的控制和影响,因为政府 A unique geographical location gives Brazil a very relaxed area security environment. With almost no risk of invasion by foreign enemies, the Brazilian government has been focusing its work on maintaining domestic security and stability and maintaining effective control over remote lands. In order to implement the government’s thinking, the Brazilian Armed Forces is actively carrying out such tasks as border patrols, infrastructure construction and humanitarian assistance. In defense, the government’s main task is to resolutely implement the newly re-launched “London Project” to enhance its influence in the Amazon. With the cooperation of the Armed Forces, the project aims to restore the government’s control and influence over the remote areas because the government