Russia’s Strategic Engagement in Africa: Great Power Competition, Sovereignty, and the Politics of Multipolarity

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Analysis shows Russia's Africa policy reflects great power competition and sovereignty issues, indicating shifts in global influence.

Russia's Africa strategy illustrates significant shifts in global power dynamics, reshaping traditional Western influence.
The examination of historical Cold War legacies reveals the ongoing resource politics and ideological narratives legitimizing Russia's presence.
Postcolonial and realist theories provide a framework for understanding the geopolitical logics behind Russia's engagement in Africa.
Unpacking issues of great power competition and sovereignty enhances insights into Russia's strategic interests on the continent.

Oluwaseun Bamidele (2025) studied this question.

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