Russian Ambitions in Sub-Saharan Africa from the Cold War to the Present

Abstract

By examining Soviet involvement during the Cold War in Sub-Saharan Africa and comparing it to current Russian activities in the region, this study demonstrates that most of the principal methods and objectives transcend both periods. The key objectives analyzed are the promotion of ideology, exerting influence, establishing military bases, and securing access to minerals. The methods studied are the use of development and military aid, trade, propaganda educational exchange programs, and avoiding direct confrontation with the West. Understanding Russia's intentions and the methods it will and will not use may help the United States counter Russian influence in the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 2021
Accession Number
AD1177964

Entities

People

  • Gabriel Del Bosque

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Cold War
  • Communists
  • Competition
  • Continuity
  • Diplomacy
  • European Union
  • Fish
  • Fragmentation
  • New York
  • Nuclear Powered Ships
  • Saharan Africa
  • Ships
  • South Africa
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Ussr

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.