Changing approaches to security / Policy Brief
The EU's role in addressing state fragility in Ivory Coast
30/11/2011 By Cristina Barrios
The crisis in Ivory Coast tested the EU’s post-Lisbon Treaty capacity for external relations. Although it took some positive steps, the EU did not develop a country strategy that responded to the political dynamics of Ivory Coast and ultimately failed to take international leadership on the crisis. This policy brief argues that the EU must make the move from being a development donor to a strategic diplomatic partner in Ivory Coast.
With the suppot of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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Keywords
Africa Crisis EU Foreign Policy European Union Fragile state Ivory Coast Security Sector ReformBio author: Cristina Barrios
EU-Africa relations. EU external relations.
