The Dynamic Evolution of Russo-African Relations

Russia is on a charm offensive in Africa and seeks to position itself as a strategic alternative to America’s global hegemony, China’s opaque economic diplomacy, and the dark legacies of Africa’s former colonizers. At the Berlin conference of 1884-1885, powerful European nations effectively decided Africa’s destiny without its knowledge, consent or participation. The conference was set up to help the participant-nations resolve their conflicting interests in Africa without resorting t

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