Suggested Reading: “Russia in Africa: Great Power or Bellicose Pretender?" by Dr. Samuel Ramani

"Russia in Africa: Great Power or Bellicose Pretender?" by Dr. Samuel Ramani explains how russia has moved into Africa through power vacuums left by the West.

Dr. Ramani is an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, which is the world's oldest defense and security think tank. He also teaches Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford.

There is a theory that by the USA and other Western states not projecting their power into the continent of Africa, states like russia and China are filling that void. This book is recommended reading for those interested in the topic as concerned observers or for those who help inform policymakers.