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Africa In Regional And Global Security

This course provides students of international relations with comprehensive knowledge on African security issues from a regional and global perspective. It explores the interplay between domestic and international security, domestic conflicts and regional/international security, interstate conflicts, and United Nations peace and security interventions in Africa. The course highlights Africa's contributions to global security and examines the nexus between security and development.

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221h
Study Time
13
Weeks
17h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
African SecurityRegional SecurityGlobal SecurityConflict ResolutionPeace Operations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Context of Africa

2

Nature and Character of African States

3

Concept of Security

4

Security and Development Nexus

5

Regional Security Arrangements

6

Role of the African Union

7

United Nations Peace Operations

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Policy Analyst

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Security Consultant

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Conflict Resolution Mediator

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Africa in Historical and Modern Perspectives

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Africa in Historical and Modern Perspectives.
  • •Understand the historical context of Africa and its impact on contemporary security.
  • •Identify key geographical and cultural factors influencing African societies.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: The Nature and Character of African Countries

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: The Nature and Character of African Countries.
  • •Analyze the political and economic characteristics of African states.
  • •Examine the indicators of failing/failed states and causes of conflicts.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Understanding the Concept of Security

2 study hours
  • •Review Unit 3: Understanding the Concept of Security.
  • •Define security and its various dimensions.
  • •Differentiate between human security, national security, and other security categories.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: The Nexus between Security and Development in Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: The Nexus between Security and Development in Africa.
  • •Understand the relationship between security and development.
  • •Analyze how security influences development and vice versa in the African context.
Week
5

Module 2: Security in Africa

2h

Unit 1: Classifications of Regional and Global Security Arrangements

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Classifications of Regional and Global Security Arrangements.
  • •Familiarize yourself with different security arrangements.
  • •Understand the roles of alliances, coalitions, and collective security.
Week
6

Module 2: Security in Africa

2h

Unit 2: The Principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P)

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: The Principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P).
  • •Understand the R2P principle and its implications.
  • •Analyze the scope and pillars of R2P.
Week
7

Module 2: Security in Africa

2h

Unit 3: Peace Operations: Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement

2 study hours
  • •Review Unit 3: Peace Operations: Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement.
  • •Differentiate between peacekeeping and peace enforcement.
  • •Understand the objectives and challenges of peace operations.
Week
8

Module 2: Security in Africa

2h

Unit 4: The African Union and Security in Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: The African Union and Security in Africa.
  • •Understand the role of the African Union in promoting security.
  • •Analyze the AU's mechanisms for conflict resolution and peacekeeping.
Week
9

Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

2h

Unit 1: The ECOWAS and Security in Western Africa

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: The ECOWAS and Security in Western Africa.
  • •Understand the role of ECOWAS in maintaining security.
  • •Analyze ECOMOG's interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau.
Week
10

Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

2h

Unit 2: The Southern African Development Community & Security in South Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: The Southern African Development Community & Security in South Africa.
  • •Understand the role of SADC in promoting security.
  • •Analyze SADC's interventions in Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar.
Week
11

Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

2h

Unit 3: The East African Community and Security in Eastern Africa

2 study hours
  • •Review Unit 3: The East African Community and Security in Eastern Africa.
  • •Understand the role of EAC in maintaining security.
  • •Analyze the EAC's mechanisms for conflict resolution and peacekeeping.
Week
12

Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

2h

Unit 4: The Community of Sahel-Saharan States and Security in Northern Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: The Community of Sahel-Saharan States and Security in Northern Africa.
  • •Understand the role of CEN-SAD in promoting security.
  • •Analyze CEN-SAD's mechanisms for conflict resolution and peacekeeping.
Week
13

Module 4: Africa, the United Nations and Global Security

2h

Unit 1: International Aid, Neocolonialism and Security in Africa

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: International Aid, Neocolonialism and Security in Africa.
  • •Understand the impact of international aid and neocolonialism on security.
  • •Analyze the relationship between aid, neocolonialism, and conflict in Africa.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives and ensure you can address each one comprehensively.

2

Create timelines of key events in African history and their impact on security.

3

Compare and contrast the security mandates and activities of different regional organizations (ECOWAS, SADC, EAC, CEN-SAD).

4

Analyze case studies of UN peace operations in Africa, focusing on successes, failures, and lessons learned.

5

Practice essay questions on the relationship between international aid, neocolonialism, and security, using specific examples.

6

Familiarize yourself with key treaties, protocols, and declarations related to African security.

7

Create mind maps linking key concepts such as human security, national security, and regional security.

8

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs).

9

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final examination.

10

Prioritize understanding the roles and responsibilities of key actors such as the AU, UN, and individual African states.

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