Russia’s Rising Influence in Africa
Russia’s Rising Influence in Africa

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep, Agnieszka Legucka
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; Africa; Russia’s influence in Africa; local conflicts; anti-Western sentiment; security partner;
Summary/Abstract: Russia’s increasing presence in Africa is motivated by global political ambitions and economic goals. To expand its influence, Russia is involved in local conflicts and fuels anti-Western sentiment. Competing with EU and U.S. countries, it is simultaneously becoming an important security partner for many African governments. An obstacle to Russia further increasing its presence in Africa is its weak economic condition, which not only limits the possibility of economic expansion on the continent but also its interference in internal political processes in African countries.

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