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Securing Indian Interests by Training Africa’s Military Leadership

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  • R. A. Maslekar

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Africa has vast reserves of natural resources, and it is a huge market for goods and services. The 54 African countries can have significant influence in various international forums. As such these have to be engaged by India in all possible dimensions and capacities to enhance bilateral relations and secure its interests. The soft power of military training is one such capacity that could be leveraged effectively by India. African continent has been witness to highest military professionalism, valour and sacrifice by Indian troops during various battles and peacekeeping missions on its soil dating since early twentieth century. It is these qualities that have led many an African nation to seek Indian assistance in training its military leadership. India is not only training military leadership but has also set up institutions of higher defence learning in many African countries. Yet another factor which finds greater attraction is the apolitical nature of Indian defence forces who have willingly accepted civilian supremacy in country’s governance. It could influence African military leadership to curb the tendency to take over governance, resolve internecine disputes and bring in peace and stability, a prerequisite for progress and prosperity of the African people.

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  • R. A. Maslekar, 2015. "Securing Indian Interests by Training Africa’s Military Leadership," International Studies, , vol. 52(1-4), pages 136-150, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:intstu:v:52:y:2015:i:1-4:p:136-150
    DOI: 10.1177/0020881717725411
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