AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences

Regional and international determinants affecting Russian policy towards Central African countries

https://doi.org/10.63677/jqlap.2025.164028.1400
Volume 17, Issue: 1 part 2
Spring 2026
Pages 1043-1060
AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences

Document Type : Research Paper

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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  • Receive Date 13 August 2025
  • Revise Date 20 August 2025
  • Accept Date 23 August 2025

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