💭 “Behind the promise of peace, a set of US-backed agreements reshape how the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s minerals, infrastructure, and political choices are tied to Washington’s strategic priorities.”

💭 The panel will discuss the UN’s evolving role under a new Secretary-General, the rise of alternative mechanisms such as the Board of Peace, and shifting approaches from the current US administration.

💬 This panel brought together experts to explore the gap between public perceptions of defense needs and the perspectives of political and military elites. European institutions and national governments must explain security decisions in ways that are clear, legitimate, and trustworthy.

🤝 Ca’Foscari University, @ecfrrome.bsky.social, @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social, @eui-eu.bsky.social, Dutch Embassy in Austria

🤝 Universita Ca’Foscari, @ecfrrome.bsky.social, @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social, @eui-eu.bsky.social, Dutch Embassy in Austria