فرنسا و الساحل الافريقي : بين رغبات تحقيق الأمن و استعادة الإرث الاستعماري

Abstract EN

This study aims to explain the French policy in the Sahel region, and the justifications and reasons for its intervention in this strategic region, which is one of the most important areas of interest and influence for France in the world, due its economic, security and geopolitical importance.

Historically, the Sahel region is one of the most important areas for French interests and influence, making it, a priority for foreign intervention and action, through diplomatic, military or security means.

In the light of the rapid changes in the international environment in general, and in the Sahel region in particular, the study raises a central question regarding, the future of the French policy in the region, whether it will be determined to achieve security and stability, or, it will be a gate to restoring its colonial historical heritage in the region.

The study attempts to prove that, France will maintain its interests and influence in the Sahel region, based on the realistic theory of international relations, which is shaped by the foreign policy of states according to their national interests, and sometimes, adopts the neo-realism theory, that depends on a Strength variable, in explaining the French orientation towards the Sahel countries, can also be interpreted by combining utility and power together.