Peace operations and asymmetric threats: a reading of new security challenges at UEMF

As part of its Lecture Series, Euromed University of Fes hosted a meeting dedicated to the transformations of peacekeeping operations in the face of contemporary asymmetric challenges and threats, within an international context undergoing profound reconfiguration.

This lecture, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Mohsine Ghmari, explored the major developments that are redefining peace missions today, notably in an environment marked by the increasing complexity of conflicts, the multiplication of actors and the emergence of new forms of violence.

Drawing on his experience with MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the speaker provided concrete insight into field realities. His presentation highlighted the operational constraints faced by international forces, as well as the growing demands for coordination, strategic adaptation and crisis management in unstable contexts.

The exchanges also addressed the strategic, diplomatic and human dimensions of peacekeeping operations. Discussions emphasized the central role of international cooperation, anticipation capacity and institutional resilience in response to the rapid evolution of security environments.

Beyond operational analysis, this meeting opened a space for reflection on how peace missions must continuously adapt to contemporary geopolitical shifts, where threats become more diffuse and balances more fragile.

This lecture illustrates UEMF’s commitment to promoting exchanges between experts and students while contributing to a better understanding of contemporary international issues and the dynamics that shape security relations worldwide.