Russia in Africa: Resurgent Great Power or Bellicose Pretender? by Samuel Ramani

‘Samuel Ramani’s, Russia in Africa, is an ambitious and exceptionally timely project. […] He is not Russia’s detractor, nor its unquestioning supporter. Nor does he assess the validity of any African country’s dealings with Russia – he just presents the logic and interests behind each case or event. The width of his coverage is mindboggling.’

IRINA FILATOVA — AUTHOR OF THE HIDDEN THREAD. RUSSIA AND SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SOVIET ERA, WINNER OF THE RECHT MALAN PRIZE

‘A comprehensive account of Russian policy towards Africa from the 1990s to the present. Original, detailed and engaging, it is a truly masterful work.’

— MARK N. KATZ, PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, AND AUTHOR OF RUSSIA AND ARABIA: SOVIET FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE ARABIAN PENINSULA

‘This is the encyclopedic and nuanced go-to guide for everyone interested in Russia’s relations with Africa: from students seeking an introduction to the topic to experts needing a comprehensive reference. Ramani’s language skills and on-the-ground interviews truly set this book apart.’

—  KIMBERLY MARTEN, PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, AND AUTHOR OF WEAPONS, CULTURE, AND SELF-INTEREST: SOVIET DEFENSE MANAGERS IN THE NEW RUSSIA