How China and Russia Project Power in Africa

Since 2000, China and Russia have established their standing as resurgent great powers in Africa. Our video illustrates and compares their economic and security influence, while highlighting differences in how China and Russia engage with African states.

Read the policy briefing on which this video is based here: https://bit.ly/3IXktR3

The views expressed in this multimedia are those of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect the views of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).

This content features on the G20 Resource Centre.

26 Feb 2022

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