External publications

Megatrends and conflict dynamics in Africa: multipolarity and delegation in foreign interventions

Erforth, Benedikt / Anna Hörter / Wolfram Lacher / Lisa Tschörner
External Publications (2022)

in: Megatrends Africa Working Paper 02 (December 2022)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18449/2022MTA-WP02
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Megatrends such as climate change, digitalisation, and urbanisation are transforming all aspects of politics, economics and society in Africa. Consequently, they are also affecting conflict dynamics. This Working Paper focuses specifically on how megatrends are altering patterns of foreign intervention in African conflicts. Two aspects stand out: the range of intervening powers is widening, and they are intervening increasingly at arm’s length by delegating to human or technical surrogates.