Improving the Effectiveness of Capabilities (IEC) in EU conflict prevention

Abstract

As the European Union tries to increase its influence and relevance in EU external actions, it first has to reach a common understanding on how to, in the most efficient way possible, embark on this journey. A journey, which has the possibility to make a real difference and impact generations to come, if the EU has done its homework properly. This publication, based on the Improving the Effectiveness of the Capabilities in EU conflict prevention (IECEU) – project (funded by the European Commission H2020 Research Programme) provides lessons identified from eight different case studies and recommendations for the EU on how to improve the effectiveness and capabilities in future crisis management operations and conflict prevention, whether they be civilian, military or a combination of both.