Peace, security and resilience
Recent years have witnessed the effects of a deadly pandemic, the rise of (geo)political instability, new conflicts and the undeniable effects of the climate crisis in much of the world. Our peace, security and resilience team promotes the transition of fragile and conflict-affected countries towards peaceful, well-governed and prosperous societies, and encourages a strategic peace and security partnership between Africa and Europe.
Our work
Topics we look at include:
- European, African and international conflict prevention, peacebuilding and security policies
- Peace and security cooperation between Europe and Africa, and multilateralism
- The EU’s approach to the humanitarian-development-peace nexus
- The women, peace and security agenda
- Links between conflict and climate change
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Latest work
Commentary
Key questions for the EU following al-Assad’s fall in Syria
Report
Staying engaged as Team Europe in fragile settings
Commentary
The EU’s attention to fragility: Priority or afterthought?
Commentary
The EU risks neglecting fragile and conflict-affected countries
Podcast
What role does gender play in preventing and countering violent extremism?
Commentary
The democratic renaissance of Senegal: A beacon for the region and beyond
Commentary
The EU in the Sahel: Be patient, united and critical
Report
Conflict and unconstitutional change of government in Africa: Is there still a role for the EU-AU partnership?
Commentary
How the Sahel's democracy dream has turned into disillusionment
Commentary
Addressing the military carbon footprint at COP28
Commentary
From Niger’s coup to the Sahel’s jihadist threat: A complex path ahead for the EU
Paper
Understanding Islamic activism in Central Asia and West Africa and the Sahel
Commentary
New hopes for Somalia: Reflections on the EU’s continued support in a fragile context
Project
Strategic evaluation of the EU cooperation with the Federal Republic of Somalia (2014-2021)
Brief
Gender equality in EU external action: The gender action plan and the women, peace and security agenda
