Course structure/programme:

3 blocks over 2 days (Thursday/Friday)

29 February – 1 March 2024

11 – 12 April 2024

2-3 May 2024

29/2 Introduction

Course structure, deadlines, assignments (presentation, group work,

Origins of CFSP and CSDP - A chronology of factual developments in CSDP and its legal basis

Introduction to key documents of CFSP/CSDP (EU Global Strategy, Strategic Compass, Civilian CSDP Compact)

1/3

The core objectives of CSDP as such as part of the CFSP

CSDP Decision making, role of Member States, EU institutions and other actors

11/4

Main challenges to CSDP in global context (political/security) – second part including presentations

EU Crises Management, EU CSDP missions and operations

- CSDP in Europe, MENA/Middle East (possible guest lecture)

- Presentations

12/4

CSDP in Africa

EU interaction with international and regional partners

- EU Integrated Approach – practical challenges – cooperation EU instruments (planning and implementation in the field)

- Ownership host counties

2/5

CSDP cooperation with UN, NATO, regional partners

Group work – role play of decision makers

3/5

Future of CSDP (Strategic Compass & CSDP Compact including civilian/military CSDP and JHA cooperation) and Conclusions

Provision of written papers