Essays about: "Task Force Takuba"

Found 2 essays containing the words Task Force Takuba.

1. 1. Galli Non Grata in Mali? Explaining why France left Mali in August 2022

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Julyan Paillard Borg; [2024]
   Keywords : Sahel; Mali; France; Russia; Operation Barkhane; Task Force Takuba; Coup d’État; transition; jihadist; civil-military relations.;

   Abstract : Based on the understanding that Mali and Russia will be unable to contain the jihadist security threat in Mali, this paper explains why France withdrew from Mali in 2022 and why the latter intensified its cooperation with Russia. Existing literature points to operational obstacles and grievances directed towards France’s presence in Mali, however, it falls short of explaining whether these are explanatory for France’s withdrawal, or why France wouldn’t have left earlier considering these hurdles. READ MORE

3. 2. Why We Fight : Political Motivations and Strategic Culture in Military Operations

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Jonathan Lindqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic Culture; Political Motivations; Constructivist Motivations; Rationalist Motivations; Military Operations; Nordic Small States; Sweden; Denmark;

   Abstract : States have for a long time participated in international military operations, but their reasons for contributing with military capabilities are varied. This study intends to investigate and demonstrate how military contribution is motivated in the political decision-making process to justify its necessity, and how strategic culture influences the decision. READ MORE