African countries: Brothers in arms? India’s ambitious Africa play faces stumbling roadblocks as China holds sway

17 Apr African countries: Brothers in arms? India’s ambitious Africa play faces stumbling roadblocks as China holds sway

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An African soldier checks a weapon during the Africa-India field training exercise, in Pune on March 29, 2023.

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India stitches ambitious plans for Africa, as decades of Chinese interest and investment in the continent have left other major players like the US and many western nations playing the geopolitical catch-up game. India’s defence and policy establishment is focusing on military cooperation with the African nations and looking to expand footprint, but it’s going to be an uphill task.

As China continues its march through Africa, India is initiating a military outreach to expand its footprint in the continent, quite similar to the US’ strategic push for a wider geopolitical presence. China’s Africa push is multi-faceted – it hinges on trade, military partnerships, and massive loans and grants to disadvantaged nations. India’s initiatives are perceived as a reaction to the surging clout of its nuclear-armed neighbour. India’s

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