An Analysis of Uganda’s Military Alliances in Africa: A Strategic Step Towards Enhancing Foreign Relations.
| dc.contributor.author | Charles Nyangire | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-24T13:11:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-24T13:11:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05-26 | |
| dc.description | Thesis | |
| dc.description.abstract | The nature, development, and effects of Uganda's military alliances on its international relations are all thoroughly examined in this research. Uganda has been more involved in regional and international military alliances throughout the last 20 years, especially with the African Union (AU), the East African Community (EAC), and through bilateral relations with superpowers. This paper examines the ways in which Uganda's strategic objectives, regional impact, and diplomatic stance have been influenced by these partnerships. The study uses a qualitative research design and consults secondary literature, regional policy documents, official government reports, and interviews with foreign policy and security specialists. It looks at important case studies such Uganda's involvement in regional security initiatives, military collaboration with China and the United States, and participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The results show that Uganda's military alliances have been used to secure national interests, such as economic leverage, regime security, and regional peace, as well as to exercise soft power. Nevertheless, the report also points out drawbacks, such as reliance on foreign military assistance, opinions on foreign policy becoming more militarized, and the possibility of becoming involved in regional conflicts. Although military alliances have improved Uganda's reputation in the area, the dissertation finds that they must be carefully managed to make sure they support long-term development and diplomatic objectives. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2735 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | An Analysis of Uganda’s Military Alliances in Africa: A Strategic Step Towards Enhancing Foreign Relations. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |