Geostrategijski značaj Afrike i strano vojno prisustvo
The Geostrategic Importance of Africa and the Presence of Foreign Military Forces

Summary/Abstract: The geostrategic aspect of Africa’s position is examined with reference to the foreign military presence. Following on a brief survey of Africa’s place in world politics and of the reasons for the foreign military presence, the paper considers the various geostrategic factors: international sea and air communications; energy and mineral resources; the territories of some countries which allow control over a wider region and the political positions of independent modern states. The author concludes that it is only the interaction of these factors which motivates the presence of military forces from non-African countries (illustrated by data), thus ensuring the political presence and enhancing the influence of great powers in international relations.

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