Assessing the Effectiveness of European Union Civilian CSDP Missions Involved in Security Sector Reform : The Cases of Afghanistan, Mali and Niger

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van der Lijn, Jaïr ; Baldwin, Gretchen ; Malejacq, Romain ; Sandor, Adam ; Poupart, Pauline ; Oumarou, Makama ; Mahamane, Saidou:
Assessing the Effectiveness of European Union Civilian CSDP Missions Involved in Security Sector Reform : The Cases of Afghanistan, Mali and Niger.
Solna, Sweden : Stockholm International Peace Research Institute , 2024 . - 65 S.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55163/HOER2676

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The European Union (EU) has deployed a wide variety of civilian missions that have sought to advise, train and build the capacity of internal security sectors in host countries as part of its civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). These missions constitute integral parts of broader international programmes of Security Sector Reform (SSR) in conflict-affected countries. Their strategic objective is to con­ tribute to the development of a civilian security sector that is efficient and accountable, and enjoys the trust of the public. This report looks at three case studies: EUPOL Afghanistan (2007–2016), EUCAP Sahel Mali (2014–) and EUCAP Sahel Niger (2012–2024). All three have engaged in civil­ian SSR activities amid ongoing armed conflict, and operated in broader national and international counterinsurgency contexts. Each case study reflects on the key research question: ‘What contributions have EU civilian CSDP missions involved in SSR made to durable peace?’