{"id":6428,"date":"2025-02-18T01:17:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T01:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/?p=6428"},"modified":"2025-02-18T01:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T01:17:20","slug":"sudan-says-plan-for-first-russian-naval-base-in-africa-will-go-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/2025\/02\/18\/sudan-says-plan-for-first-russian-naval-base-in-africa-will-go-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudan says plan for first Russian naval base in Africa will go ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/feb\/13\/sudan-first-russian-naval-base-in-africa-go-ahead<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent meeting, Sudan and Russia \u00b4 s respective foreign ministers agreed to the establishment of Russia \u00b4 s first naval base on the African continent. If the agreement comes to fruition, Russia would join the US and China in the Red Sea region. The Red Sea funnels 12% of all global trade making this a significant development. The idea for this plan was first hatched by Omar-al Bashir in 2017, the then president of Sudan who has since been ousted by a coup in 2019. There have been many years of delay for making this plan official as Sudan has devolved into yet another conflict between the country’s government and the RSF that continues to this day. Initially, Russia was playing both sides, but since the death of Wagner mercenary leader Prigozhin, Russia has pledged an \u00a8uncapped\u00a8 support for the Sudanese army, leading to this allowance for a Russian base by Sudan with relatively little hesitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is significant because it highlights the growing involvement of Russia in Africa, specifically Sudan, and the competition for control over the strategic Red Sea. The establishment of a Russian naval base in Sudan signals a shift in the region\u2019s geopolitical dynamics, positioning Russia as a key player alongside the US and China. The Sudanese military\u2019s engagement with Russia shows a broader trend of regional powers using foreign alliances to maintain influence. The potential lasting impact is likely further militarization of the region, exacerbating instability and fueling tensions with other global powers. Historical context shows Sudan’s shifting allegiances amid civil unrest and the decreasing influence of former allies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Russian government will likely continue to support Sudan\u2019s military to secure its naval base and expand influence in the Red Sea, while also maintaining relations with Sudan\u2019s army despite the civil conflict. Sudan\u2019s military, supported by Russia, would view the base as a strategic asset, enhancing its control over the region. The US and China, with their own military presence in the region, may feel threatened by Russia\u2019s growing influence, possibly adding to ever-increasing competition. Sudan’s civilian leaders may even be sidelined, struggling to regain control amidst the ongoing war and foreign interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is connected to several concepts, such as geopolitical strategy, spheres of influence, and the security dilemma. The Red Sea base reflects the ongoing contest for control of critical trade routes and strategic military positioning, showing global power competition. The roles of Russia, the US, and China could also point to realist theory, where states pursue power and security. Furthermore, the involvement of mercenaries like Wagner group illustrates the increasing use of non-state actors in modern conflicts, a topic often discussed in international security. Russia\u2019s veto at the UN could also demonstrate the complexities of international governance and diplomacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/feb\/13\/sudan-first-russian-naval-base-in-africa-go-ahead In a recent meeting, Sudan and Russia \u00b4 s respective foreign ministers agreed to the establishment of Russia \u00b4 s first naval base on the African continent. If the agreement comes to fruition, Russia would join the US and China in the Red Sea region. The Red Sea funnels 12% of all global trade making this a significant development…. Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":283,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-article"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/283"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6428"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6435,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6428\/revisions\/6435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/subsaharanafricablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}