Africa Center for Strategic Studies Senior Leader Seminar. Academic Summary

Abstract

From October 31 to November 12, 1999, 115 civilian and military officials from Africa, Europe, and the United States participated in the inaugural Senior Leader Seminar of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) in Dakar, Senegal. In an interactive learning environment, where frank and open discussion is encouraged and guided by the principles of academic freedom and non-attribution, participants studied ways in which democratic states: Define the roles and missions of their militaries, and exercise democratic civilian control over them; * Define their national interests, and develop and implement national security strategies; * Organize and utilize their national resources to maintain national security and serve the needs of their citizens; and * Interact with civil society, NGOs and regional organizations to define appropriate roles for security establishments. The program concluded with an exercise in which participants from across Africa and Europe worked cooperatively in teams to address these issues in a realistic scenario. The ACSS and its curriculum were developed with the full participation of America's African and European partners. The Center's goal is to support democratic governance and regional cooperation in Africa. The ACSS also strives to create a lasting atmosphere of familiarity, understanding, and trust among and between the participants. Forty-three African nations, six European nations, and a total often regional and non- governmental organizations participated in this inaugural seminar. Consistent with ACSS goals, most nations were represented by at least one senior civilian official and one senior military official. Of the military officials, 29 were general officers. Several ministers of defense and permanent secretaries also attended the seminar. Twelve participants were women. The seminar was conducted in English and French.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1999
Accession Number
ADA377079

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Agreements
  • Economic Development
  • Economics
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Central Command

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