Monday, December 16, 2019

Geopolitical Monitor: Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market

"Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez and Scott Morgan
Geopolitical Monitor
Opinion
December 16, 2019
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/arms-sales-in-africa-a-buyers-market/

 
The Russian city of Sochi hosted the first ever Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in late October. One important development of this high-profile meeting was that Russian defense companies declared their interest in expanding their footprint throughout Africa by increasing weapons sales.

This is an important issue that deserves more analysis since, given the numerous and complex armed conflicts throughout Africa, a plethora of extra-continental actors, be them governments or defense industries, are continuously attempting to obtain new contracts with African states. Without a doubt, Africa is very much open for business when it comes to weapons transfers, and the world as a whole is looking to profit.


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