"Peace Operations" and Military Interventions in Africa - Einzelansicht

33 of the 71 United Nations »peacekeeping operations« have taken place on the African continent. Additionally, several regional organizations and ad hoc coalitions have carried out their own military interventions over the last 30 years to end or contain violent conflicts in countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Somalia.

This course examines and analyses the development of these multinational military operations. Starting with the origins of »peacekeeping« after the Second World War, course participants will discuss advantages and limitations that have led to the success or failure of various case studies. They will examine the current debate on the use of force in challenging security environments, such as in Mali or in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and consider whether multinational military »peace operations« have a future in Africa and beyond.

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