Russia in Africa: The Wagner Group, Russia-Africa Summit and Beyond

July 27, 2023 01:15:25
Russia in Africa: The Wagner Group, Russia-Africa Summit and Beyond
Events at USIP
Russia in Africa: The Wagner Group, Russia-Africa Summit and Beyond

Jul 27 2023 | 01:15:25

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Show Notes

On July 19, USIP hosted a conversation on Russia’s growing footprint in Africa. The discussion examined Russia’s relations with African states — particularly regarding peace and security across the continent — as well as what to expect from the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit.

Speakers

Joseph Siegle 
Director of Research, Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Amaka Anku 
Director, Africa Practice, Eurasia Group 

Catrina Doxsee
Associate Director and Associate Fellow, Transnational Threats Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies 

Thomas Sheehymoderator 
Distinguished Fellow, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace 

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/russia-africa-wagner-group-russia-africa-summit-and-beyond

 

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