Evaluating the Africa-EU Partnership on Peace and Security: Interregional Cooperation in Peace Operations

The Africa-EU Partnership on Peace and Security is evaluated in this volume, providing an empirical, theoretical, and methodological contribution to EU foreign policy, comparative regionalism, and conflict studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The European Union's (EU) external relations revolve around interregional cooperation in peace and security, which holds significant importance in its engagement with Africa. Despite the importance of these endeavors, a comprehensive evaluation of them has yet to be conducted. This volume aims to fill that gap by specifically examining interregional peace operations within the Africa-EU Partnership on Peace and Security. Through a detailed analysis of three case studies, the book provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of interregional security cooperation. These case studies include the AU-EU response in the Central African Republic (2013), the Somalia (2007-2017), and the ECOWAS-EU efforts in Mali (2012).

The book offers valuable insights into EU foreign policy, comparative regionalism, and conflict studies. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities associated with interregional cooperation in peace and security, providing valuable lessons for policymakers and scholars alike. By examining these case studies, the book contributes to the ongoing debate on the role of regional organizations in promoting peace and stability in the world.

The Africa-EU Partnership on Peace and Security is a significant initiative that aims to strengthen cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the EU in addressing security challenges in Africa. The partnership recognizes the importance of regional and subregional organizations in promoting peace and security and seeks to enhance their role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

The book's evaluation of interregional peace operations in Africa-EU relations is particularly relevant in the context of the ongoing efforts to address the complex security challenges facing the continent. Africa is plagued by a range of security threats, including terrorism, organized crime, and political instability. The partnership aims to address these challenges by promoting cooperation between the AU and the EU in areas such as counterterrorism, border management, and peacekeeping.

The book's analysis of the effectiveness of interregional security cooperation in the three case studies provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach. The AU-EU response in the Central African Republic, for example, highlights the importance of coordination and collaboration between regional and international actors in addressing complex security challenges. The Somalia case study emphasizes the need for a long-term commitment and a holistic approach to conflict resolution, while the ECOWAS-EU efforts in Mali highlight the importance of regional integration and the role of the EU in promoting stability in the region.

Overall, the book makes a valuable contribution to the literature on EU foreign policy, comparative regionalism, and conflict studies. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of interregional peace operations in Africa-EU relations and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach. The book will be of interest to policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the role of regional organizations in promoting peace and stability in the world.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031110306
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022