Description
Book SynopsisThis book utilizes a systems thinking perspective to propose a holistic framework of analysis and practice for the regional security community (“RSC”) arrangement in Africa. In responding to the challenge of improving effectiveness of response to peace and security threats, African states tend to rely on ad hoc mechanisms. However, this approach has been mired with a myriad of structural limitations. The holistic framework reconfigures the traditional “RSC” into a simplified tool kit of “resources”, making this text book ideal for students and advanced researchers in international relations, and all those concerned with regional security and strategic studies.
Trade Review“The book provides helpful insights into how to better organise Africa-led PSOS on the continent. If well executed, and with proper political support and commitment, the interagency approach and multidimensional peace operations … which are endorsed in the book — are commendable and could help change the security landscape in Africa. … Students, policy-makers, civil society, and other actors interested in African security issues and regional governance will find some of the ideas in the book valuable.” (Christopher Changwe Nshimbi, Yearbook on the African Union, Vol. 2, 2021)
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Regional Security Community.- Chapter 2: Approaches to Regional Security Analysis.- Chapter 3: Regional Security Community Arrangement in Africa.- Chapter 4: African Peace and Security Architecture: Fit for Purpose?.- Chapter 5: Evolution of the African Standby Force.- Chapter 6: African Union-led Peace Support Operations.- Chapter 7: From Security Communities to Security Systems.- Chapter 8: Partnership in Peace Support Operations.- Chapter 9: Building Actors’ Relationship through Concentric Rims.- Chapter 10: A Synchronic Dialogue and the Emerging Concept of Legal Security in Africa.- Chapter 11: How to Build Maritime Human Security Systems .- Chapter 12: Dominatarianism and Security Community Systems.
