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On the African front of the Russian War of Aggression in Ukraine
On the African front of the Russian War of Aggression in Ukraine

Author(s): Montaine Sicard-Wiss
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, History, Geography, Regional studies, Recent History (1900 till today), Geopolitics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Africa;soft power;hard power;interests;Ukraine;Russia

Summary/Abstract: This article examines Africa's significance in Putin’s war on Ukraine and evaluatesthe options for Kyiv to secure greater support by assessing the continent's political,diplomatic, and economic stakes. By exploring Russia’s strategies in Africa, both throughhard and soft power, it highlights opportunities for Ukraine to fill gaps left by Moscow,particularly in development, while addressing the challenges Ukraine faces in traditionalareas of diplomatic influence and agricultural trade. Although Kyiv remains aligned with itsWestern allies, it must also navigate independently the growing African discontent withWestern positions. Ultimately, the article concludes that while Ukraine’s prospects in Africaappear limited in some areas, it retains strong arguments to win support for its cause.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 68-84
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English
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