Date of Submission

5-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in National Security

Department

National Security

Advisor

Olena Lennon, Ph.D.

Keywords

Russia-Ukraine war, Russia-Africa diplomatic ties, Geopolitical and Military Interests, Strategic Non-Alignment, Economic partnership, Anti-Western Sentiment

LCSH

Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022, Geopolitics--Russia (Federation), Private military companies, Military assistance, Postcolonialism--Africa

Abstract

This thesis examines how Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has impacted Russia's relationships with several African countries, specifically focusing on Libya, Mali, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Sudan. The study employed qualitative data analysis sourced from both primary and secondary materials, including official government statements, expert opinions, statements from key stakeholders, journal articles, verified news media, and think tanks. The study has found that the geopolitical shifts triggered by Russia’s war against Ukraine have enhanced Russia's political, economic, and military cooperation in the four African nations under analysis. The analysis of the five African nations’ cooperation with Russia has resulted in five specific themes: (1) Security and military partnerships; (2) Strategic non-alignment; (3) Postcolonial identity and anti-western sentiment; (4) Economic incentives, and (5) Diplomatic support of Russia.

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