EU-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP ON PEACE AND SECURITY: A QUEST FOR A STRATEGIC CULTURE?
EU-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP ON PEACE AND SECURITY: A QUEST FOR A STRATEGIC CULTURE?
Author(s): Andreea DincăSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Geopolitics
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: security; CSDP; EU-Africa relations; strategic culture; strategic compass; APSA;
Summary/Abstract: Amidst the complex, dynamic and highly relevant landscape of the European Union (EU) - Africa relations, the partnership on peace and security constitutes a pivotal aspect, with the EU being an active supporter and substantial funder of national, regional and continental initiatives within this domain. While the vast majority of current research and debates frame the EU-Africa partnership on peace and security within the context of global power competition, this article explores the potential explanatory role of the strategic culture approach on this topic. Therefore, it looks at the main events and trends influencing the partnership after 2022, assessing whether the EU’s security actions in Africa reflect a coherent strategic culture. The article concludes that the strategic culture framework helps understand European preferences, constraints and effectiveness regarding its security behaviour in Africa.
Journal: Impact strategic
- Issue Year: 91/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 66-86
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English
