New ECOWAS Headquarters: China Continues Sharing Unique Diplomacy With Africa
China's Belt and Road Initiative has expanded significantly over the last several years in Africa and has cut across different sectors. Beijing has a...
Russia’s Military Diplomacy in Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact
The South African Institute of International Affairs, a Johannesburg-based foreign policy think tank, has released a special report on Russia-Africa relations. According to the...
Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
Squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome, a condition characterized by a set of associated economic symptoms—that is, rules and regulations—the majority of African...
Power Without Purse: Russia’s Limited Economic Leverage in Nigeria Exposes a Strategic Weakness
For decades, Russia has spoken loudly about its intentions in Africa but acted softly when it comes to real financial commitments. Unlike China, the...
Forging a Multipolar World: The Stakes of India’s 2026 BRICS+ Leadership
By rotational procedures and consensus adopted in Brazil in December, India has taken over the BRICS+ presidency for 2026, underscoring its highly enriching founding...
Can Media Shape Russian-African Strategic Partnerships?
In a critical assessment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the plenary session of the Ministerial Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, noted completely the...
Russia Strengthens Cooperation with Africa on the 2023–2026 Strategic Action Plan
At the end of an extensive consultation with African foreign ministers, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that Moscow would advance its economic...
Security-for-Resources: How Russia Is Expanding Its Military Role in the Sahel
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated the official position on Sahelian States—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—to expect further discussions on practical areas of possible...
US and Russia Engage in Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes and Expand Economic Ties
Despite the complexities posed by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the United States has been taking conscious steps to improve commercial relations with Russia. Unsurprisingly, Russia,...
The dynamics of the India–Russia partnership – interview
Executive President of the Indian Business Alliance (IBA), Sammy Manoj Kotwani, discusses the landmark moment in deepening Russian-Indian collaboration. Kotwani explains the groundbreaking insights...