Examining the EU Reaction to a Humanitarian Emergency from a Network Perspective: The Response to Cyclones Idai and Kenneth

Abstract This article examines the European Union (EU) involvement and co‐ordination of a humanitarian emergency response overseas. In particular, this will examine reaction to Cyclones Idai Kenneth. By combining an exponential random graph model (ERGM) with semi‐structured interviews, also apply resource dependence theory in order identify actor characteristics that conditioned exchanges within network responded incident. Hence, it provides novel empirical evidence regarding de facto responses emergencies increases understanding social dynamics among actors involved these efforts. The findings study show EU generally followed multilateral logic. However, limited empowerment local community throughout was less consistent strategic aspirations EU. For their part, donors tended activity than financial aid recipients.