Valdai Club

Yerlan Karin

Alexander Karavayev

Vasily Koltashov

Mikatekiso Kubayi

Yuri Kofner

Ulugbek Khasanov

Vasily Kuznetsov

Tamara Kolesnikova

Andrei Kokoshin

Elena Kharitonova

Russian Federation

Senior Researcher, Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences.

Materials

Problems of Civilisational Identity in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa

The emergence and evolution of civilizational consciousness and identity in Africa unfold within a context marked by profound identity crises and shifting mentalities, shaped by contemporary sociocultural and political transformations, Elena Kharitonova writes.

Global Strategic Issues Mirrored by Events in Niger

The pro-Western government of Mohamed Bazoum was replaced by the government of General Abdurrahman Tchiani, who declared himself chairman of the National Council for the Salvation of the Motherland. Niger's leading opposition party expressed its support for the new government, and thousands of protesting citizens marched to the French embassy in Niamey demanding the closure of foreign - American and French - military bases.

Russia and Africa: An Audit of Relations

The geopolitical landscape has changed beyond recognition in the time since the first Russia-Africa Summit was held in the autumn of 2019, laying the groundwork for an ambitious programme to expand Russia’s cooperation with Africa.

Russia-Africa Relations: In Search of Grounds for Cooperation on the Eve of the Second Russia-Africa Summit

Understanding the deep foundations of Russian-African cooperation, knowledge of the problems Africans face, understanding the essence of their request for cooperation can become a serious competitive advantage for Russia in the current geopolitical conditions.

Video

Protest Movements in Africa. An Expert Discussion

26.10.2023

Russia-Africa Relations. A Presentation of the Valdai Club Report

18.07.2023