Russia’s Great-Power Moment in Africa

Author(s): Charlotte Hirsbrunner
Series: CSS Blog
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2022

Not even a decade ago, Africa was the last foreign policy priority of Russia. Now, in the face of growing isolation, Russia is once again bidding for the continent’s support. The West looks at such efforts with concern, which could lead to a growing great-power competition and securitization on the continent, explains Charlotte Hirsbrunner in this CSS Blog.

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