Situating India-Africa Partnerships in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Abstract

The emergence and assertiveness of India as a major actor and stakeholder in global affairs as well as the transformation of the India-Africa relationship are visible in the century The article begins with a historical perspective before delving into the India-Africa partnership in its key areas It is critical to provide an overview of the historical context and shared colonial past to focus on and contextualise the emergence of India-Africa engagement as well as to delve into Africa s unfolding international competition with a focus on China s growing influence