The Sahel at a crossroads: evaluating French and European interventions, between security and development
Deconche, Maïliss (A.A. 2023/2024) The Sahel at a crossroads: evaluating French and European interventions, between security and development. Tesi di Laurea in Geopolitical scenarios and political risk, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Giuseppe Scognamiglio, pp. 163. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Understanding the Sahel’s security dynamics and the role of regional and international interventions. Defining the Sahel: development challenges and security dynamics. African-led responses: continental and regional security mechanisms. Contextualising the Sahel’s security landscape. External stakeholders active in the Sahel. Key concepts: security force assistance and ungoverned/fragile spaces. The role of France and its military intervention in the Sahel; operation Barkhane. Historical context and France’s evolving role in Africa. Operation Barkhane: genesis, scope and evolution. Geopolitical motivations and regional implications. Transition to broader European involvement in the Sahel. Strategy of the European Union in the Sahel. The EU involvement in Africa and the Sahel. EU strategic framework for the Sahel. Implementation of EU strategies: CSDP missions. Assessing the effectiveness of the CSDP missions. Strategic lessons and implications of French and European interventions in the Sahel and policy recommendations. Shortcomings of French and European interventions in the Sahel. Broader implications for Sahelian and regional politics. Policy and practice recommendations for the Sahel.
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Bibliografia: pp. 143-154.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52) |
| Chair: | Geopolitical scenarios and political risk |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Scognamiglio, Giuseppe |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | Montalbano, Pierluigi |
| Academic Year: | 2023/2024 |
| Session: | Extraordinary |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jul 2025 12:52 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Jul 2025 12:52 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/42751 |
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