Israel has established relations with many African states since the 1950s. These relations have changed during the decades, also affected by international events such as the Six-Day War or the collapse of the Berlin Wall. To date, Israel looks at African countries as possible allies on the diplomatic, economic and strategic front; as a matter of fact, in recent decades, Israeli governments, especially those led by Netanyahu, have proclaimed an "African comeback". The latter focuses on three main goals: to obtain wider support in international arenas; to further exploit African markets; to establish a strategic cooperation against Iran and Islamic fundamentalist groups present on the continent. African states too maintain many reasons for establishing relations with Israel. Firstly, a rapprochement to Tel Aviv would lead to a possible improvement in relations with the United States. Secondly, in many African states the influence of pro-Israel evangelical communities is increasing. Thirdly, many states aim to obtain development assistance from Israel (such as technology and know-how), as well as security equipment and aid.
Sin dagli anni Cinquanta, Israele ha stabilito relazioni con numerosi stati africani. Nel corso dei decenni, queste relazioni sono cambiate, anche in seguito a eventi internazionali come la guerra dei Sei Giorni o crollo del Muro di Berlino. Ad oggi, Israele vede nei paesi africani possibili alleati sul fronte diplomatico, economico e strategico; difatti, negli ultimi decenni, i governi israeliani, in particolare quelli guidati da Netanyahu, hanno proclamato un "ritorno all'Africa". Quest'ultimo è incentrato su tre principali obiettivi: ottenere un supporto più esteso nelle arene internazionali; espandere la propria presenza nei mercati africani; avviare una cooperazione strategica contro l'Iran e i gruppi fondamentalistici islamici presenti nel continente. Anche gli stati africani hanno numerose ragioni che li spingono a instaurare relazioni con Israele. In primo luogo, un avvicinamento a Tel Aviv comporterebbe un possibile miglioramento delle relazioni con gli Stati Uniti. In secondo luogo, in numerosi stati africani sta aumentando l'influenza delle comunità evangeliche pro-Israeliane che promuovono le relazioni con lo stato ebraico. In terzo luogo, molti stati mirano a ottenere da Israele assistenza allo sviluppo (tecnologie e know-how), cosi come armi e equipaggiamento in materia di sicurezza.
Le relazioni tra Israele e gli Stati Africani
FOSCHI, LIA
2021/2022
Abstract
Israel has established relations with many African states since the 1950s. These relations have changed during the decades, also affected by international events such as the Six-Day War or the collapse of the Berlin Wall. To date, Israel looks at African countries as possible allies on the diplomatic, economic and strategic front; as a matter of fact, in recent decades, Israeli governments, especially those led by Netanyahu, have proclaimed an "African comeback". The latter focuses on three main goals: to obtain wider support in international arenas; to further exploit African markets; to establish a strategic cooperation against Iran and Islamic fundamentalist groups present on the continent. African states too maintain many reasons for establishing relations with Israel. Firstly, a rapprochement to Tel Aviv would lead to a possible improvement in relations with the United States. Secondly, in many African states the influence of pro-Israel evangelical communities is increasing. Thirdly, many states aim to obtain development assistance from Israel (such as technology and know-how), as well as security equipment and aid.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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