Andreeva T. A.

Between the Global South and the North: Nigeria’s “Soft Balancing” through BRICS – Tamara Andreeva, Daria Sukhova

The paper offers an analysis of Nigeria’s contemporary foreign policy and foreign economic strategy in the context of its accession to BRICS as a partner country.

French Exit, Russian Entry: What’s Next for Nigeria’s Role in ECOWAS? – Vsevolod Sviridov, Tamara Andreeva

This paper examines Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel region and its potential impact on Nigeria’s foreign policy.

«Flexible Integration» in BRICS: A Window of Opportunity for Africa – Tamara Andreeva

Over the past 18 years, BRICS summits have evolved from a minilateral format involving five states into a multi-level system of forums with the gradually expanding participation of non-Western actors.

African Union and BRICS: Mutual Interests and Shared Values — Daria Zelenova, Tamara Andreeva

This article examines the process of transformation of the BRICS African track, from its initial BRICS Plus and BRICS Outreach formats to the partial representation of the continent at the subregional level by the recently-appointed permanent and partner members of the association.

Shaping the BRICS Agenda: Navigating Global Issues and National Interests - Zelenova D.A., Andreeva T.A., Grishenkin M.S., Ufimtsev A.A.

The article is based on a study of the “thematic portfolio” of five BRICS summit declarations from 2019 to 2023.

Sanctions as a Coercive Leverage Within ECOWAS — Andreeva T. A., Novikov A. D.

Over the past few years, West Africa has become one of the most turbulent regions in the world and has shocked the world community with a series of military coups.

Russian Fertilizers as an Element of Strengthening Africa’s Food Sovereignty – Sviridov V.Yu., Andreeva T.А.

Over the past few years, amid the pandemic and other crises in the world markets, food security in Africa has once again become a key issue in international relations.