Securing Interests or Undermining Sovereignty? The Political Implications of Foreign Military Basing in Africa

ABSTRACT

For decades, foreign military bases have been an integral part of international politics. The presence of foreign military forces in host nations can serve strategic and economic interests, but it can also raise legal, ethical, and political difficulties, especially with regard to sovereignty. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology this article investigates the political consequences of foreign military bases in Africa, concentrating on the conflict between protecting interests and eroding sovereignty. The findings emphasizes the significance for careful assessment of the political ramifications of foreign military bases in Africa as well as the benefits such facilities can offer to host nations.

KEYWORDS:

• Africa
• foreign military bases
• national interest
• neocolonialism
• sovereignty

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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