Africa In Regional And Global Security

1. Understand the historical and contemporary security challenges facing Africa.
2. Analyze the interplay between domestic and international security dynamics.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of regional and global security arrangements in Africa.
4. Assess the impact of international aid and neocolonialism on African security.
5. Critically examine the role of the African Union and the United Nations in promoting peace and security in Africa.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Africa in Historical and Modern Perspectives · 2 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: The Nature and Character of African Countries · 2 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Understanding the Concept of Security · 2 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..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: The Nexus between Security and Development in Africa · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: Security in Africa

   • Unit 1: Classifications of Regional and Global Security Arrangements · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Security in Africa

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

7. Week 7Module 2: Security in Africa

   • Unit 3: Peace Operations: Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement · 2 hours

     Review Unit 3: Peace Operations: Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement.. Differentiate between peacekeeping and peace enforcement.. Understand the objectives and challenges of peace operations..

8. Week 8Module 2: Security in Africa

   • Unit 4: The African Union and Security in Africa · 2 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..

9. Week 9Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

   • Unit 1: The ECOWAS and Security in Western Africa · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

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

11. Week 11Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

    • Unit 3: The East African Community and Security in Eastern Africa · 2 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: Regional Security in Post-Colonial Africa

    • Unit 4: The Community of Sahel-Saharan States and Security in Northern Africa · 2 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..

13. Week 13Module 4: Africa, the United Nations and Global Security

    • Unit 1: International Aid, Neocolonialism and Security in Africa · 2 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..