Jun 11, 2023
The ensuing dramatic demise of Françafrique and the
consequential transformation of France's strategic goals in Africa
have reshaped much of the geopolitics of the region. France no
longer has the overt influence it once did but is instead moving to
build influence with old partners through the EU and new partners
through large investments into the Commonwealth nations. To
France's detriment, though, other players like Russia, China, the
UK, and the US have begun to move themselves into these power
vacuums left by the French exit, and France may soon lose its
primary position within West Africa. Who will end up holding
influence over the region's natural resources? Will this impact the
private sector as well? And where does the future lie for France's
strategic interests? We ask our panel of experts:
- Catherine Gegout (Uni of Nottingham)
- Colby Connelly (Energy Intel)
- Alex Vines (Chatham House)
Intro - 00:00
PART 1 - 05:49
PART 2 - 25:39
PART 3 - 44:02
Outro - 1:02:28
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