The Importance of Regional Economic Communities and Anchor States for Determining AFRICOM's Receptivity in Sub Saharan Africa

Abstract

In 2008, the U.S. established AFRICOM in full operating status. When African leadersexpressed non-receptive views on the commands presence and mission, AFRICOM adjusted its approach. Given AFRICOMs methodology of working with and through Africans, the willingness of the regions most influential political actors to work with the command (which defines receptivity for the purpose of this paper) is key for success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2014
Accession Number
AD1019227

Entities

People

  • Paul Jr Smith

Organizations

  • Air War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Political Systems
  • Saharan Africa
  • Task Forces
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • United States Africa Command
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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