Resurgent Great Power or Bellicose Pretender?
By Samuel Ramani
This book presents a chronological examination of Russia’s post-Cold War foreign policy towards Africa, and outlines the factors that have enabled and impeded the growth of its influence.
Non-material factors
The book pays special attention to the non-material factors behind this rising power; the domestic drivers of Russian decision-making; Moscow’s relationships with fellow external powers; and African perspectives on Russia’s geopolitical role.
Samuel Ramani’s analysis cites extensively both Russian-language media and academic sources, and his own interviews with Russian and African elites.
The author’s fascinating study challenges popular depictions of Russia as an opportunistic anti-Western actor, instead emphasising Moscow’s strategic commitment to Africa and the endurance of historical memory.
About the author
Samuel Ramani, DPhil, teaches politics and international relations at the University of Oxford. He is an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and contributes regularly to Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, the BBC World Service, Al Jazeera and CNN.
- PUBLISHER | Jacana Media |
- ISBN | 9781431433766 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R380.00 |
- Classification | Current Affairs, World Politics |
