Events

OCP Policy Center, Rabat

By invitation only

Le prochain sommet Union européenne-Afrique, se tiendra fin novembre 2017 à Abidjan, pour sa cinquième édition. Cadre institutionnel pour débattre des coopérations entre les pays des deux continents, ce sommet examinera, en autres, les questions stratégiques de paix et de sécurité, des droits humains, de réchauffement climatique, de terrorisme transfrontalier, de prospérité et de stratégie commune UE-Afrique...

By invitation only,

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Analyzing the Brazilian position beyond frontiers is only relevant when first shedding the light on the main strategic fields that promote the country’s exclusive growth and development. Considered as a major global exporter, Brazil benefits from several high added value sectors that strongly contribute to the recent modest GDP recovery after the economic recession that started in 2014. Areas like agricultural commodities, mining, energy and aerospace industries are some perfect examples in this context.  

African Union: What are the Possible Options for Strategic Autonomy ?

By invitation only,

OCP Policy Center, Rabat

The African Union (AU), since its creation, has taken a predominant and active role in matters related to the continent. It therefore took an active stance in the definition of the economic and political destiny of African nations. To enable it to play such a preponderant role, the Union counts on an original institutional framework, an African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and a secretariat (commission) which serves as a boosting coordination body for the various common policies of member states. This institutional metamorphosis, makes perfect sense when analysed in the context of the desire to increase the strategic resilience and the pre-eminence of the African Union and sub-regional organizations, to setup of continental free trade zones, to boost the south-south cooperation and to increase the triangular cooperation and the institutionalization of international partnerships in the unique diplomatic agenda of the African Union. 

 Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane

Defining power is complex and ambiguous but understanding its elements and implications on national and foreign policies remains central to the study of international relations. Both ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ powers are employed to pursue political and strategic goals through military, economic, diplomatic and others ways of conquering hearts and minds, to create convincing incentives and exercise influence.