Bangladesh, March 5 -- The recent shift in relations between Russia and the United States signals a potential opening for a more balanced multipolar system. As global economic and political power becomes increasingly distributed, new opportunities arise for nations-particularly in Africa-to reshape their engagement with the world. For Africa, heavily affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a shift toward diplomacy could be a crucial step toward economic recovery and greater global equity.

Since the start of Russias Special Military Operation in February 2022, Africa has found itself caught in the crossfire of global disruptions in food, energy, and financial markets. A report compiled by ODI Global, the African Economic Research...