Editing Brazilian Advanced War College (section)

==Background==
The Brazilian Advanced War College, known in Portuguese as the Escola Superior de Guerra (ESG), is Brazil’s premier military institution for advanced strategic studies, focusing on national security, defense policy, and geopolitical strategy. Founded in 1949, it trains military officers and civilian leaders to address complex national and international challenges, emphasizing Brazil’s role in the Western Hemisphere and its alignment with Western, particularly U.S., interests during the Cold War. 

While the ESG has played a significant role in shaping Brazil’s military and political elite, its connections to [[Operation Condor]] and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) are indirect, rooted in its ideological alignment, training programs, and the broader context of U.S.-Brazilian military cooperation during the Cold War. Below is a detailed explanation of the ESG’s history, purpose, and its ties to Operation Condor and the CIA, with a critical analysis of the evidence and narratives.