The
sleeping
giant
awakens

SALIENT 2021: 28 - 30 June

The unjust history of Africa has greatly affected its modern-day political, economical and social presence. From colonization, trough dictatorial regimes, apartheid and slavery, The Giant has seen it all. But current international discourse tends to shift the focus from the region’s Past to its Future. This represents hope and a possibility for the continent to finally have a balanced and secure Union with a solid stance in international relations. That may be years, even decades away, but lately, despite the global pandemic of SARS-COV-2, the international community witnessed rays of sunshine with promises of a prosperous future. Although, hopes for a strong, united and blooming Africa may seem idealistic since the continent is still facing challenges of unprecedented nature. That is precisely why it is important to note that these challenges and their outcomes will be of great importance in further trends of development. This year’s Salient will hereby focus on the Future aspect of Africa. How to ensure good governance and reconstruction after times of instability and conflict? Can we expect migration waves and illicit trafficking to take a halt? Are countries from around the globe ready to cooperate in tackling Lake Chad Basin’s multidimensional crisis of extremism and climate change? It is time to strip the continent of its aged stereotypes and turn to a realistic and comprehensive approach to the Awakening Giant.

1+3 FORMAT

Our Salient Youth Conference has been following the 1+3 format for years now - participants can in addition to the experience of an international conference gain in-depth knowledge on the actual topic, directly from professionals. On the first day of the Conference, the spotlight is on our Salient Panels - various experts, policymakers and representatives share their knowledge with those interested through round-table debates. The freshly gained insight can then be of a great addition to the delegates’ Committee simulation work in the following three days of the Conference. Nonetheless, the first-hand information can be of great advantage to any visitors’ future career path and overall perception of international relations.