Abstract
This thesis challenges predominant narratives about the drivers of African peace and security partnerships. To the extent that those partnerships have shaped African security governance, including decision-making and the use of force for humanitarian interventions, they underpin Africa's strategic culture. The study demonstrates how the lack of adequate theory, models and
‘Africanness’ in this strategic culture have contributed to inadequate responses to crises in Africa. Drawing on practical lessons from pan-African interventions in Mali 2011-13 and the Central African Republic in 2013-14, the thesis develops and deploys the concept of Nnoboa (mutual-aid in Akan-Ghana) to re-imagine the pan-African security partnership.
‘Africanness’ in this strategic culture have contributed to inadequate responses to crises in Africa. Drawing on practical lessons from pan-African interventions in Mali 2011-13 and the Central African Republic in 2013-14, the thesis develops and deploys the concept of Nnoboa (mutual-aid in Akan-Ghana) to re-imagine the pan-African security partnership.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2021 |