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Introduction: A Masterclass in Dealing with Passive Aggressive Behaviour

In: The Self-Deception Trap

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  • Carlos Lopes

    (University of Cape Town)

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In the lead-up to the 31st AU Summit in Nouakchott in July 2018, an unexpected honour came my way. The then AU Commission President, Faki Mahamat, approached me with a proposition that surprised me: the opportunity to guide AU’s efforts in EU-ACP agreements post-2020. These discussions eventually led to an invitation to address the African Heads of State on this topic directly. As I stood before the Heads of State, my message was simple: there was a need to acknowledge the diverse pathways inherent in the European-African relations. While the ACP grouping covered many African States, it might not be the most suitable conduit for fostering a structural partnership with Europe. Subsequent developments proved me right.

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  • Carlos Lopes, 2024. "Introduction: A Masterclass in Dealing with Passive Aggressive Behaviour," Springer Books, in: The Self-Deception Trap, chapter 0, pages 1-14, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-57591-4_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-57591-4_1
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