When Africa emerged from its intense period of de-Colonization, in the late 1950’s and 1960’s, Israel was a most helpful nation assisting the emerging governments and societies to develop their agricultural and industrial resources. In return, Israel was the recipient of goodwill and some diplomatic support, but under Arab pressure, these relations proved too fragile. Now, however, when the Arab world gradually normalizes its attitude towards the Jewish State, countries such as Chad and Sudan no longer fear conducting their contacts with Jerusalem out in the open, including high-level visits. What are the prospects of Israel gaining, or re-gaining, further footholds in Africa?
With us to analyze we are joined from central Israel by Dr. Haim Koren, Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt and South Sudan, respectively; and lecturer at Reichman University, Herzliya, and Amir Oren.
