Title: The EU’s Africa policy between the US and China
Abstract: This chapter explores the evolution of European Union (EU)-Africa relations against the rise in interest of both China and the US in the African continent. It describes the role of the three different actors in Africa, concentrating on two important policy fields, namely security and development aid. The EU has been particularly active in promoting security in Africa, both through military and civilian missions, and by supporting the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). The chapter proposes a theoretical framework which is mainly inspired by neo-classical realism, complemented with some elements of small state theory. It also proposes to place the neo-classical realist approach within a broader theoretical framework, linking the concept of 'intentional ideas' and soft power to the significance of values and norms in international affairs.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-11-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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