Our researches

African Countries in BRICS: New Opportunities for Economic and Political Cooperation — Daria Zelenova, Andrey Ufimtsev, Ekaterina Abramova, Sofia Zamesina

The working paper is devoted to the participation strategies of African states (South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt) in BRICS.

Namibia. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: The Path to the Presidency and the Continuity of Foreign Policy – Maxim Grishenkin

This article analyzes the start of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidential term in 2025, examining how her political biography and experience in the state apparatus influence the continuity of Namibia's foreign policy.

From General to Municipal Elections in South Africa: An Analysis of Domestic Sociopolitical Factors (2024–2025) – Daria Turianitsa

The article provides a brief analysis of the results of the 2024 elections, which marked the end of the era of single-party rule by the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa.

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.

South Africa and Russia: A Long-Lasting Legacy of Strategic Cooperation – Daria Zelenova, Sanusha Naidu

The relationship between South Africa and Russia is a complex interplay of historical memory, ideological solidarity, and evolving geopolitical interests.

France in the changing balance of power in the Sahel region: geometry of influence — Ekaterina Abramova, Denis Degterev

In the context of the rapidly changing situation in the Sahel, the formation of a regional security complex warrants particular attention.

Institutes of Distributing and Absorbing Official Development Assistance in Ethiopia — Sofya Zamesina, Andrey Sapuntsov

This study analyzes the flows of official development assistance to Ethiopia.

‘Security — Development’ Nexus in French Academic Discourse: On France’s Policy in the Sahel — Ekaterina Abramova

An appeal to the experience of conceptualizing the construct by the French expert community.

“France-Afrique Architects”? Expert and Analytical Support of Current French Politics in Africa — Denis Degterev, Ekaterina Abramova

The article presents the concept of four concentric communities of applied African studies, differentiated according to their degree of influence.

«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.

Features of the Formation and Mechanisms For Regulating Ethiopia's External Debt — Sofya Zamesina, Andrey Sapuntsov

The article examines the formation of Ethiopia’s external debt, as well as the causes and consequences of the 2023 default.

The National Security Agenda of the African Participants and Partners of the BRICS — Ekaterina Abramova, Daria Zelenova

The study focused on the threats identified in the official discourse of African BRICS member states.

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.

Integration of new African members into BRICS: an example of scientific and educational policy — Ufimtsev A.A., Zamesina S.N.

The article examines the integration of new African members of BRICS into the scientific and educational cooperation 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.

Elections - 2024 in South Africa: results and implications for the country - Turianitsa D. A.

The article presents an analysis of the preparation and results of the parliamentary elections held in the Republic of South Africa on May 29, 2024.

Economic and Political Aspects of Egypt’s Accession to BRICS – Ufimtsev A. A.

The article focuses on the reasons why the Egyptian leadership decided to join BRICS in January 2024.

Bricks for the Pyramids: Foreign Participation in Egyptian Megaprojects – Orlov I. A., Ufimtsev A. A.

This is not the first time Egypt has resorted to implementing large-scale projects and attracting foreign funds in order to solve the problems of economic development.

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.

Ethiopia in BRICS: Motivation, Opportunities and Strategic Advantages – Grishenkin M.S., Zamesina S.N.

The article analyzes Ethiopia’s entry into the BRICS alliance, a new wave of expansion that took place in August 2023 following the alliance’s summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.