Open AccessAngola's geopolitical dilemma
Author(s) -
Eli Alves Penha
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
tensões mundiais
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1983-5744
pISSN - 1809-3124
DOI - 10.33956/tensoesmundiais.v12i22.395
Subject(s) - geopolitics , security dilemma , dilemma , position (finance) , politics , political science , political economy , geography , development economics , natural (archaeology) , natural resource , economy , sociology , business , economics , law , philosophy , archaeology , epistemology , finance
Angola is one of the most dynamic countries in Africa, with a wealth of natural resources. However, its geographical position has entailed security problems. On the continental side, conflicts represent a potential threat for the stability of the political system. On the maritime side, technological and military difficulties make the country vulnerable to piracy and advances of major powers. The text examines how Angola has been facing this dilemma, considering its locationbetween the African heartland and the South Atlantic.