African Union in addressing regional peace and conflict in Darfur

In era of globalization, the issue of peacekeeping and conflict resolution has become increasingly important in the policies of international organizations and national states, and ultimately has an impact on international peace and security. The relevance of this issue is determined by its significance not only for Africa, which is experiencing the negative effects of regional conflicts, but also for the entire sphere of international security. The study is comprehensive, and its key objective is to analyze the African Union's efforts to resolve the large-scale conflict in Darfur at three levels: global, regional and local. As a case study, the author refers to the experience of Nigeria, which, on the one hand, provides the largest number of peacekeepers for joint missions with the UN after Bangladesh, and on the other hand, is actively involved in establishing international continental and subregional peace and security. Article focuses on the development of the AU as an organization that has played a huge role in resolving the conflict in Darfur. The genesis of the conflict in Darfur and the contribution of AU member states to its resolution are examined. The problems faced by the states during the missions in Darfur are analyzed. Based on the problem-historical approach to the analysis of the crisis in Darfur and the structural analysis of the AU activities, it is concluded that through the development of instruments of peacekeeping in Darfur. Nigeria has established itself as an important actor in the management of international conflicts.

В статье основное внимание уделяется развитию АС как организации, сыгравшей огромную роль в урегулировании конфликта в Дарфуре. Рассматриваются генезис конфликта в Дарфуре и вклад государств-участниц АС, в частности, Нигерии, в его разрешение. Анализируются проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются государства в ходе миссий в Дарфуре. На основе проблемно-исторического подхода к анализу кризиса в Дарфуре и структурного анализа деятельности АС делается вывод о том, что благодаря разработке инструментов поддержания мира в Дарфуре Нигерия утвердилась в качестве важного актора в управлении международными конфликтами.