Regional and international determinants affecting Russian policy towards Central African countries

Mahmoud, Elaf Talib; Al-Hamdani, Dari Sarhan Hammadi

doi:10.63677/jqlap.2025.164028.1400

	Regional and international determinants affecting Russian policy towards Central African countries
AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences
Article 49, Volume 17, Issue: 1 part 2, June 2026, Pages 1043-1060 PDF (504.91 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.63677/jqlap.2025.164028.1400
Authors
Elaf Talib Mahmoud^* ; Dari Sarhan Hammadi Al-Hamdani
Tikrit University / College of Political Science / Department of International Relations
Abstract
Russian policy toward Central African countries is influenced by a set of regional and international determinants that shape the framework for Russian actions and balances in the region. At the regional level, Israel, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and Turkey play influential roles, as each party seeks to advance its economic and political interests on the African continent. This forces the Russian Federation to adapt its policies to suit this competition. Through its security and technological ties with some Central African countries, Israel is pressuring the Russian Federation to reformulate its military and intelligence cooperation strategies. Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council states have sought to enhance their influence through investment, energy, and development aid. This represents direct competition with Russian economic policy, particularly in the energy and minerals sectors. Turkey has succeeded in building commercial, cultural, and military networks in some Central African countries, particularly Chad, forcing the Russians to develop their diplomatic and military tools to secure their position in regional alliances.
Keywords
Russian Federation; Central Africa; Turkey; Gulf Cooperation Council countries; China

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