Post-Cold War Era UN Collaboration with Non-UN Military for Conflict Management in Africa

Abstract This research explores the factors associated with the success or failure of European Union (EU) military bridging operations supporting United Nations (UN) peacekeeping in Africa. This study defines the success of eufor bridging operations as those in which a subsequent UN mission was able to continue operations after assuming responsibilities from eufor . This raises two factors associated with success and failure: integration and adaptation . Two hypotheses are formulated regarding the respective parameters for achieving bridging operations goals that lead to their success. To examine the hypotheses, this study conducts a comparative analysis with two EU bridging operations, one in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a success case and the other in Chad and the Central African Republic as a failure. This study aims to produce new knowledge in the field of peacekeeping operations, practical policies, and general considerations on the ground. It also seeks to further understanding of bridging operations and develop better opportunities for designing future operations.