Geopolitical Importance of the Darien Gap in the Colombian Post-conflict Context

Abstract

This article identifies the geopolitical importance of the Darien region for the construction of a future Colombian foreign policy towards post-conflict. The paper starts from the consideration that Colombia has historically lacked a clear, coherent and long-term strategy towards the exploitation of its geopolitical potentialities. Therefore, post-conflict is presented as an opportunity to change this issue. The method used is descriptive in nature and a geopolitical analysis matrix is constructed, composed of the following variables: territory, population, representations, external relations and actual problems of Darien. Harnessing the geopolitical potential of Darien would allow Colombia not only to become a regional power, but also to complement and develop national policies such as strengthening tourism and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.