Africa and Fortress Europe : Threats and Opportunities

In Europe, North African migrants are being accused of involvement in Islamic fundamentalism and terrorist activities. This book looks at: the extent to which EU is threatened by patterns of African crisis; Africa's peace, security and development initiatives; migration flows from Africa to Europe; and, challenges of a EU strategy for Africa.

The number of African migrants attempting to enter Europe has increased. Within Europe, North African migrants are being accused of increased involvement in Islamic fundamentalism and terrorist activities after attacks on Madrid and London. Such terrorist attacks have become an urgent security concern for the European Union, forcing the EU to make migration a security policy. This volume examines the extent to which the EU is threatened by patterns of African crisis, alongside Africa''s peace, security and development initiatives. The contributors analyze current migration flows from Africa to Europe, and the challenges and prospects of a comprehensive EU strategy for Africa. Intended for undergraduates, graduates and lecturers, the volume is ideal for courses that discuss the impact of African political developments on international politics.