Nigeria, April 21 -- Several foreign actors, in the context of current rapidly changing geopolitical situation, are strategically involved in promoting their public diplomacy in Africa. The term 'public diplomacy' refers to well-crafted policies aimed at establishing and maintaining diverse communication with the public of external countries. In bilateral and multilateral framework, Russia, for instance, has been strengthening its public diplomacy in Africa since the Soviet's collapse. In recent times, Russia has taken various tailored steps toward influencing public opinions and policy perceptions across the continent. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Uliana Z. Artamonova, Ph.D (Political Sciences), Researcher, Center for North American ...