Essays about: "Barkhane"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Barkhane.

1. 1. Parallel Legitimacy Dynamics : A Comparative Case Study of Serval/Barkhane and MINUSMA

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Victoria Vargas; [2024]
   Keywords : Parallel deployments; Relational dynamics; Parallel dynamics legitimacy; Operation Serval; Operation Barkhane; MINUSMA;

   Abstract : This comparative case study examines how parallel deployments impact on UN peace operations’ legitimacy. It focuses on if and how the two French military operations, Serval and Barkhane, affected the legitimacy of MINUSMA. A theoretical framework on relational dynamics of parallel deployments and on legitimacy was established. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. The Arab Spring, the rise of terrorism in the Sahel and the evolution of peace and counterterrorism operations in the region : A case study of Mali and neighbouring countries and how peace and counterterrorism operations adjusted to the rise of terrorism in the region

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Maria Maio; [2023]
   Keywords : terrorism; Arab Spring; Sahel; failed states; ungoverned spaces; peace and counterterrorism operations; war on terror; development-security nexuss;

   Abstract : The Arab Spring led to the overthrow of multiple authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa and to the flow of arms and fighters from Libya to Western African countries, triggering the crisis in the Sahel and altering the security landscape of the region. The Sahel, a quite stable region, became vulnerable to the rise of terrorism due to political instability, internal conflicts dynamics and power vacuum which led to ungoverned spaces to be seen as safe havens to terrorist groups. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Mission Impossible? How insufficient operational conditions limit the chances of mission success in Mali

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Axel Dahl; [2021]
   Keywords : Mali; MINUSMA; Barkhane; foreign policy; intelligence; ISR; international operations; coherence; fit; Mali; MINUSMA; Barkhane; utrikespolitik; säkerhetspolitik; underrättelse; ISR; internationella insatser; koherens;

   Abstract : As a result of an islamist uprising in Mali in 2011, the international community currently has a heavy military presence in the country. The largest actor is the UN, which deploys more than 10 000 troops within its mission MINUSMA. READ MORE