Win a share of the distant place

Because so far, the EU and a few of its members have announced strategies for Africa, but these members are all influential members of the union and Africa is not a priority for Denmark in foreign policy.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (center) speaks during a press conference in Copenhagen on August 28, 2024

Denmark has suddenly made a statement towards Africa, seeing Africa as the "continent of the 21st century", regarding African countries as "equal partners", and focusing on promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation with African countries in areas that African countries are most interested in and value most. All these policy views and contents of Denmark's strategy towards Africa are aimed at winning over countries on the black continent. The method used here is to create the perception that Denmark is for African countries first.

In essence, the Danish government pursues two main goals with the announcement of this strategy. The first is to "squeeze in" to Africa in the context of the continent's situation changing very vibrantly and deeply in all aspects, with major countries competing for influence, roles and clashing strategic interests very fiercely on this continent. The US, the UK as well as "big names" in the EU such as France and Germany continue to lose ground in Africa. Many opportunities are opened for other external partners to approach, conquer and exploit all potential in Africa.

Second, promoting relations with Africa under the banner of countering Russia and China will help Denmark enhance its position and role in the EU and NATO in general, and in the EU and NATO relations with Russia and China in particular. This is how it gains ground in the distance and increases its influence in the near future.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/gianh-phan-noi-xa-185240829224902975.htm