Unpacking India’s Defence Cooperation with Africa

Ruchita Beri
Ruchita Beri is a Consultant with the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. Earlier, Ms Beri served as Senior Research Associate and Centre Coordinator, Africa, Latin… Continue reading Unpacking India’s Defence Cooperation with Africa read more
Volume:17
Issue:3
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India’s defence cooperation with African countries is on the rise. This cooperation is to some extent driven by the common security challenges faced by these countries. It is also guided by three principles: keeping African priorities first, SAGAR (Security and Growth for All) and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the World is One Family. Training of African defence officers, involvement in United Nations Peacekeeping on the continent and maritime cooperation are the three pillars of defence engagement with African countries. Certain recent initiatives such as the India–Africa Defence Dialogue and joint military exercises indicate the desire of India and Africa to enhance defence cooperation.

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