Dr Vasu Gounden serves as resource person at the AU Consultative Forum on APSA
13 Oct 2026
Strengthening the Functional Performance of the African Union’s Peace and Security Architecture
Strengthening the Functional Performance of the African Union’s Peace and Security Architecture
African-led PSOs have emerged as a principal instrument through which the AU, RECs/RMs, and ad hoc coalitions of states have attempted to respond to the continent’s complex security challenges
Analysis of the evolution of peace operations from an African perspective, highlighting how the continent can leverage its agency, reform institutions, and strengthen partnerships to make peace operations more effective, sustainable, and legitimate
Has UNSCR 1325 truly transformed African PSOs, or do gaps persist between global rhetoric and field realities?
Aligning work-plans with the newly published ASF Training Directives (2024-2026).
Delineating international humanitarian law, international human rights law and internationally accepted standards of conduct and discipline in AU PSOs
Children are the most vulnerable – the failure to protect children is particularly concerning.
The 4th meeting of the AU Coordination Group – protecting the rights of children in conflict.
Building a pool of ready-to-deploy civilian experts and supporting the rostering and training of civilian experts
A critical component in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of PSOs