Antonio Ruy de Almeida Silva

Professional affiliation

Professor, Brazilian War College

Full Biography

Antonio Ruy de Almeida Silva is a Brazilian War College Professor. He is a retired Brazilian Navy’s Admiral, former President of the Brazilian Naval War College. He holds a Ph.D in International Relations, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.

Recent Insights & Analysis

Brazilian Admiral Alvaro Alberto, a pioneer of nuclear energy in Brazil, presented in 1947 the first proposal to develop a Brazilian atomic energy program. He represented Brazil at the UN Atomic Energy Commission and was presidente of this institution from 1946 to 1947

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The Long History of Brazil’s Nuclear Submarine Program

January 16, 2018