List of illustrations and tables. Introduction : Theorizing European military intervention
Security, prestige and weight of neo-colonialism
A new light on intervention, and rejection of Eurocentrism
Research design and methodology
Context: conflict and politics in Africa. 1. A theory of European military intervention : Defining military intervention
Post-colonialism. 2. Historical background : Colonialism or "robbery with violence"
Post-decolonization: Europe's protected zones of influence. 3. Actors in military intervention: a global perspective : The developing role of African actors
The rising influence of China
The United States and military expansion. 4. The persistence of the French pré Carré : La Françafrique, French exceptionalism
A substantial military presence
Neo-colonial constraints, convenience relations and prestige. 5. The United Kingdom: the colonial legacy, and international prestige : Limited economic and diplomatic presence
Multilateral military intervention
"Africa for Africans" and international legitimacy. 6. The European Union: indifference, security and economic interests, prestige : Massive aid and waning trade
The rise of security diplomacy and civilian crisis management
Minimal military intervention
Prestige, security and waning of neo-colonialism. 7. European intervention in Africa: the past and the future : A summary of findings
Conditions for future interventions, and implications for Africa. Appendix : Situating "why Europe Intervenes in Africa" in the literature. Bibliography
