Political and Military Obstacles to the North African Regional Capability

• Autores: Colin D. Robinson
• Localización: Middle East Journal, ISSN 0026-3141, Vol. 74, Nº. 3, 2020, págs. 379-398
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • It appears almost certain that the African Standby Force as originally imagined will never deploy. All five regions have, however, improved military cooperation and gained significant Western investment, strengthening well-positioned elites. Virtually nothing has eventuated in North Africa, primarily because of lack of regional interest, especially following the fall of Libyan leader Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi and the ensuing civil war. Regional armies have significant problems with effectiveness; the force should only be retained if it genuinely fosters regional military cooperation.