CFSP/CSDP Crisis Management Planning in the context of the comprehensive approach

EU-wide Strategic Approach (Potential) Crisis Range of potential EU instruments Diplomatic actions Economic Sanctions CSDP Activity* Development Aid Humanitarian Activities Conflict Prevention measures ….. *Common Security and Defence Policy

EU-wide Strategic Approach (Potential) Crisis Range of potential EU instruments Diplomatic actions Economic Sanctions CSDP Activity* Development Aid Humanitarian Activities Conflict Prevention measures ….. Framework document  -Political context -What the crisis is -Why the EU should act -Instruments available, and best suited *Common Security and Defence Policy

Is there scope for CSDP activity? Framework document  CSDP* activity …….. …….. ……. ……. …… ….. Is there scope for CSDP activity? 4 Questions on Crisis Approach : What is the problem for the EU? What are the EU interests and objectives? What are other players with aim and capabilities doing? What are the EU CSDP (civ-mil) options for action, taken into account its capabilities, and complementing wider EU activity? *Common Security and Defence Policy

CSDP Missions/Operations CSDP Planning Translate strategic objectives into options for CSDP action Framework document  CSDP* activity …….. …….. ……. ……. …… ….. Political Intentions Instructions Strategy Crisis Management Concept (CMC) Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) Operations Plan (OPLAN) CSDP Missions/Operations Implementation *Common Security and Defence Policy

and management activities CSDP Planning Framework document  CSDP* activity …….. …….. ……. ……. …… ….. and management activities Other Crisis Response CSDP Planning Crisis Management Concept Outlines Options for CSDP action Articulates risk Defines potential Exit Strategy Seeks political guidance / option selection from MS (as appropriate) Inter-institutional interactions 4 Questions on Crisis Approach : What is the problem for the EU? What are the EU interests and objectives? What are other players with aim and capabilities doing? What are the EU CSDP (civ-mil) options for action, taken into account its capabilities, and complementing wider EU activity? Civilian & Military Concepts of Operation Civilian & Military Operation’s plans *Common Security and Defence Policy

and management activities CSDP Planning Framework document  CSDP* activity …….. …….. ……. ……. …… ….. and management activities Other Crisis Response CSDP Planning Crisis Management Concept - Define EU strategic objectives Outlines Options for CSDP action Exit Strategy -….. Inter-institutional interactions Civilian & Military Concepts of Operation Civilian & Military Operation’s plans *Common Security and Defence Policy