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SUMMARY:Workshop 4: « Cooperation between Africa and its partners  in the fields of defense and security « 
DESCRIPTION:Context\nDefense-security cooperation between Africa and its external partners still depends on agreements concluded with the former colonial powers in a context of decolonization, despite its expansion to new actors since the late 1990s. Initially based on the concept of the concept of bilateral technical assistance, defense-security cooperation has undergone several changes as a result of the geopolitical upheavals that have occurred on the continent. Thus, for example, the interventionism of the post-independence years (Chad, CAR, DRC ex-Zaire) has gradually given way to a model of cooperation aimed at adapting to the requirements of African countries in their quest for a more diversified partnership in line with the multiple needs of their security tools (training, equipment, etc.). However, this new impetus for cooperation seems to be going through a cycle of turbulence on both the bilateral and multilateral levels. Indeed, the deterioration of the security situation over the last two decades (DRC, Mali, Central African Republic, Lake Chad Basin, Ethiopia, etc.) and the inability of most of the States concerned to provide effective responses, notwithstanding the sometimes direct intervention of external partners, have highlighted the need to rethink the terms of this security cooperation. Today, it is in acute crisis, given the growing negative perception of African public opinion, exasperated by the lack of tangible results in the face of terrorist groups. The ups and downs of the withdrawal of Operation Barkhane from Mali and the hostile demonstrations against UN troops in the DRC and Mali are signs of a deep crisis in bilateral and multilateral security cooperation between Africa and its partners. This situation, which is taking place against a backdrop of geopolitical rivalries between states (France, Russia, China, Turkey) and the emergence of new actors, including private military companies, is opening up a new era of redefining the stakes of cooperation between Africa and its external partners. However, this security cooperation is a natural necessity at a time when terrorism, climate change, and international organized crime are posing real risks to societies and economies on a global scale. These megatrends, which are matters of mutual interest for all states, compel them to help each other and show solidarity in order to establish a global security governance.\n\nObjectives\nTaking stock of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of security, the aim is to explore ways and means of promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between Africa and external partners on new bases.\n\nIssues to be addressed\n\nWhat are the obstacles to defense and security cooperation between Africa and its external partners? What new foundations should be established between States for effective security cooperation?\nWhat type of cooperation (bilateral, multilateral, private) should be promoted in the fight against violent extremism?\nWhat measures should be considered to better adapt UN peacekeeping missions to the security requirements of host countries?\n\n
URL:https://dakarforum.org/en/events/workshop-4-cooperation-between-africa-and-its-partners-in-the-fields-of-defense-and-security/
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