The Impact of United States Africa Command in the African Peace and Security Architecture: A Case of Djibouti

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dc.contributor.authorNjuguna, Martin Githuku
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-27T11:07:12Z
dc.date.available2025-01-27T11:07:12Z
dc.date.issued2024-10
dc.descriptionMaster of Arts in Diplomacy, Development, and International Security
dc.description.abstractThe presence and activities of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Djibouti garnered significant attention due to their potential impact on regional peace and security dynamics. This study examined AFRICOM's impact on the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), focusing specifically on Djibouti as a case study. Three main objectives guided this research: first, to examine the impact of AFRICOM's interventions and activities in Djibouti; second, to evaluate the impact of AFRICOM's engagements on the APSA in Djibouti; and finally, to analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with AFRICOM's role in shaping peace and security dynamics in Djibouti. The study employed offensive neorealism as a theoretical framework and utilized a qualitative case study design. The sample included key stakeholders such as government officials, military personnel, and representatives from international organizations operating in Djibouti. Data collection procedures included semi-structured interviews, and data analysis employed thematic coding techniques. The results indicated that AFRICOM's interventions significantly enhanced Djibouti's military capabilities and regional security cooperation while raising concerns about sovereignty and long-term dependency. AFRICOM's engagements with APSA revealed complementary efforts and potential conflicts, highlighting the need for balanced cooperation. The study identified challenges such as perceptions of foreign interference and opportunities for leveraging AFRICOM's resources to address regional security threats. The study concluded that AFRICOM's presence has had a mixed impact on Djibouti's security landscape and its role within APSA. Recommendations include developing strategies to balance external support with local ownership of security initiatives and fostering closer alignment between AFRICOM's activities and regional development priorities to enhance long-term stability and security in the Horn of Africa.
dc.description.sponsorshipDaystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.identifier.citationNjuguna, M. G. (2024). The Impact of United States Africa Command in the African Peace and Security Architecture: A Case of Djibouti. Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6161
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDaystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.subjectUnited States Africa Command
dc.subjectAfrican Peace and Security Architecture
dc.titleThe Impact of United States Africa Command in the African Peace and Security Architecture: A Case of Djibouti
dc.typeThesis

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