Author : A.C. Rickman
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 21,62 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN :
Using ongoing efforts in Africa as a case study, this research seeks to answer the question: is the United States government pursuing an effective strategy for building security cooperation capacity within its partners and allies on the African continent?
Author : U. S. Military
Publisher :
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 16,58 MB
Release : 2018-05-13
Category :
ISBN : 9781981085361
Using ongoing missions in Africa as a case study, this research seeks to answer the question: is the United States Government pursuing an effective strategy for building security cooperation capacity within its partners and allies on the African Continent? It will pursue an answer to this question by first considering the current security cooperation missions being conducted on the African Continent, and compare these with security cooperation missions that have been, or are currently being conducted, in other geographical combatant commands area of responsibility around the world. It will then evaluate if there are security cooperation missions that are being conducted in other geographical combatant commands that can be applied to the Africa geographic combatant command area of responsibility. The U.S. has a long history of assisting underdeveloped countries through government agencies and the Department of Defense (DoD). The United States strategic plan is to conduct Phase Zero security cooperation operations with African partner nations. These security cooperation missions begin with stability assistance in the form of security, civil and medical support programs. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION * Overview * United States Africa Command * Definitions * Primary Research Question * Secondary Research Questions * Assumptions * Limitations and Delimitations * Conclusion * CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW * Introduction * Definition and Response to Security Cooperation Missions * Conclusion * CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY * Introduction * Historical and Comparative Study Methods * Models for Identification and Change * Evaluating Security Cooperation Missions * Methodological Approach * Threats to Validity * Conclusion * CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION OF FACTS AND ANALYSIS * Introduction * Present Environment * Desired Environment * Problems Currently Facing Security Cooperation Missions * Depiction of the Operational Approach * Conclusions * CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS * Introduction * Conclusions * Recommendations * Closing Thoughts
Author : Lauren Ploch
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 1437920624
On Feb. 6, 2007, the Bush Admin. announced the creation of a new unified combatant command, U.S. Africa Command or AFRICOM, to promote U.S. national security objectives in Africa and its surrounding waters. Prior to AFRICOM¿s establishment, U.S. military involvement on the continent was divided among 3 commands: European Command, Central Command, and Pacific Command. The new command¿s area of responsibility includes all African countries except Egypt. Contents of this report: (1) Issues for Congress; (2) The DoD Proposal for a New Africa Command; (3) U.S. Strategic Interests in Africa; (4) U.S. Mil. Assistance and Security Cooperation in Africa: An Expanding Role; (5) Regional Perspectives; (6) Congressional Interest and Oversight Issues.
Author : Chris Alden
Publisher : Springer
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 12,11 MB
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3319528939
This book investigates the expanding involvement of China in security cooperation in Africa. Drawing on leading and emerging scholars in the field, the volume uses a combination of analytical insights and case studies to unpack the complexity of security challenges confronting China and the continent. It interrogates how security considerations impact upon the growing economic and social links China has developed with African states.
Author : Robert J. Griffiths
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 37,13 MB
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1136291482
As Africa’s strategic importance has increased over the past decade and a half, United States security cooperation with the continent has expanded. The most visible dimension of this increased engagement was the establishment of the U.S. Military Command for Africa (AFRICOM). Some critics are skeptical of AFRICOM’s purpose and see the militarization of U.S. Africa policy while others question its effectiveness. Recognizing the link between development and security, AFRICOM represents a departure from the traditional organization of military commands because of its holistic approach and the involvement of the Department of State as well as other U.S. government stakeholders. Nevertheless, AFRICOM’s effort to combine security and development faces formidable conceptual and operational challenges in trying to ensure both American and African security interests. The human security perspective’s emphasis on issues that go beyond traditional state-centered security to include protecting individuals from threats of hunger, disease, crime, environmental degradation, and political repression as well as focusing on social and economic justice is an important component of security policy. At the same time, the threat of violent extremism heavily influences U.S. security cooperation with Africa. In this examination of the context of U.S.-African security relations, Robert J. Griffiths outlines the nature of the African state, traces the contours of African conflict, surveys the post-independence history of U.S. involvement on the continent, and discusses policy organization and implementation and the impact of U.S. experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan on the U.S.-Africa security relationship. Africa’s continuing geostrategic significance, the influence of China and other emerging markets in the region, and America’s other global engagements, especially in light of U.S. fiscal realities, demonstrate the complexity of U.S.-African security cooperation.
Author : Oliver Furley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 25,59 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1000347540
First published in 1998, Peacekeeping in Africa was written to help make up the shortfall in the number of books that concentrated specifically on peacekeeping in Africa. The book covers the main peacekeeping operations of Africa, and provides a wealth of background material. In doing so, it explores the policies and actions of the international organisations concerned and the participating African states. It also considers the impact of sub-regional powers and the role of the USA, Britain, and France. Comprising three parts, Peacekeeping in Africa examines world perspectives, case studies, and wider issues surrounding Africa’s peacekeeping operations.
Author : Benedikt Franke
Publisher : Firstforumpress
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,37 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
Benedikt Franke assesses the peace and security architecture that is taking shape under the nominal leadership of the African Union, analysing the emerging structures and trends and also rethinking prevailing notions and theoretical assumptions about interstate security relations.
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 2017-10-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781977951830
In support of the Department of Defense's (DOD) increasing emphasis on strengthening partner nations' security forces, the Army is aligning its forces with geographic combatant commands to provide tailored, trained, and responsive forces to meet the commands' requirements. In 2013, AFRICOM became the first combatant command to be allocated an Army regionally aligned brigade combat team-the first of three to date-which was tasked to the command primarily to support security cooperation. The House Report accompanying a bill for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 included a provision that GAO assess DOD's efforts to plan for and employ these brigades in Africa. This report assesses, among other things, the extent to which (1) AFRICOM has clearly identified and synchronized security cooperation activities for the brigades in Africa and (2) the brigades have been prepared to meet mission requirements in Africa. The term 'synchronize' refers to coordination efforts by AFRICOM and its components to achieve unity of effort across the command. GAO reviewed documents and data and interviewed DOD and Department of State officials.
Author : Alasdair McKay
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 25,30 MB
Release : 2021-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781910814567
Modern warfare is becoming increasingly defined by distance. Today, many Western and non-Western states have shied away from deploying large numbers of their own troops to battlefields. Instead, they have limited themselves to supporting the frontline fighting of local and regional actors against non-state armed forces through the provision of intelligence, training, equipment and airpower. This is remote warfare, the dominant method of military engagement now employed by many states. Despite the increasing prevalence of this distinct form of military engagement, it remains an understudied subject and considerable gaps exist in the academic understanding of it. Bringing together writers from various backgrounds, this edited volume offers a critical enquiry into the use of remote warfare.
Author : Cary Russell
Publisher :
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 30,38 MB
Release : 2015-02-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781457870309
In support of the Department of Defense's (DOD's) increasing emphasis on strengthening partner nations' security forces, the Army is aligning its forces with geographic combatant commands to provide tailored, trained, and responsive forces to meet the commands' requirements. In 2013, AFRICOM became the first combatant command to be allocated an Army regionally aligned brigade combat team -- the first of three to date -- which was tasked to the command primarily to support security cooperation. This report assesses the extent to which (1) AFRICOM has clearly identified and synchronized security cooperation activities for the brigades in Africa; and (2) the brigades have been prepared to meet mission requirements in Africa. Figures. This is a print on demand report.
