Center for Security Studies

No. 38: Africa's Growing Strategic Relevance

No. 38: Africa's Growing Strategic Relevance

Author(s): Jennifer Giroux
Editor(s): Daniel Möckli
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 38
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2008

After decades of marginalization, Africa has gained in strategic relevance in recent years. The abundance of natural resources, the proliferation of Muslim extremist groups, and the increasing South-North migration have prompted external powers to re-engage in Africa. Warnings of an upcoming Sino-American geopolitical confrontation in Africa seem premature. Both the external powers and the African countries have a role to play in making sure that the growing inflows of aid and investment become a force for economic growth and political stability in Africa.

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