Carlos Lopes has been invited to the Collège de France by Professor Samantha Besson , Chair of International Law of Institutions.
This series of four lectures by Carlos Lopes is part of the Collège de France's Europe cycle. In 2024-2026, this cycle is devoted to the theme " Africa-Europe ".
This series of lectures explores various aspects of relations between Europe and Africa. The first lecture highlights the persistence of post-colonial mentalities and the narratives that continue to influence these relations. The second looks at the paradoxes of development aid and how they shape the dynamics of foreign assistance. The third lecture challenges conventional wisdom on Africa's demographic boom. Finally, the fourth lecture focuses on the cynical and unproductive challenges of negotiations in the context of the post-Cotonou and African Union-European Union agreements. These conferences aim to deepen understanding of the complex issues driving Europe-Africa relations and encourage more nuanced thinking on these important questions.
