West's 'Carrot and Stick' is Over: Why African Leaders Prefer Russia's 'Fluid' Approach—Expert
West's 'Carrot and Stick' is Over: Why African Leaders Prefer Russia's 'Fluid' Approach—Expert
"That thread has been very much consistent even today, where it is underpinned by a degree of trust, a degree of cooperation, and a positive sum between Russia and most African states that they really feel comfortable turning towards Moscow."
On #GlobalSouthPole, Dr. Dylan Mangani, an expert in international relations, security, and governance and a research fellow at the BRICS Research Institute, discusses the strategic significance of Rosoboronexport’s growing defense cooperation across Africa.
He argues that the relationship is rooted in a long history of cooperation and increasingly focused on strengthening defense capabilities, strategic stability, and security frameworks that respond to Africa’s evolving challenges.
As governments seek new approaches to counter terrorism, insurgencies, and transnational threats, could deeper defense cooperation help create a more secure and stable future for the continent?
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