Witness: African states prioritize practical choices over ideological alignment
A witness told the Helsinki Commission that African governments prioritize immediate needs and pragmatic partnerships over ideological commitments, arguing Western offers often include conditionalities that make them less attractive when security is urgent.
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A witness told the Commission that many African actors prioritize immediate needs and pragmatic partnerships rather than ideological alignment. The speaker argued that when security or survival is at stake, governments ask "what's in here for me?" and seek partners who can deliver assistance quickly.
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