Foreign Interventions In The Central African Republic : A Catalyst For The Recurrence Of Armed Conflicts And The Erosion Of State Sovereignty

This article examines the role of foreign interventions in the persistence of armed conflicts and the erosion of state sovereignty in the Central African Republic through the postmodernist lens of international relations. Contrary to classical approaches that justify interference by security and humanitarian aid imperatives, the study demonstrates that these interventions, far from stabilizing the country in the long term, contribute to the fragmentation of state authority. They also contribute to the delegitimization of national institutions and the reconfiguration of local power dynamics. Through a typology of external actors – former colonizers, emerging powers, and regional neighbors – the article highlights the geopolitical, economic, and symbolic motivations underlying these interventions. A discursive analysis further reveals the tension between the peace narratives promoted by foreign powers and the realities of domination, exploitation, and instrumentalization on the ground. This article also analyzes how foreign interventions contribute to the weakening of the sovereignty of the Central African state.