In international affairs relations between the strongest UNSC veto powers USA and Russia occupy the center slot and perhaps rightly so. Both jointly and divided they decide the fate of the world as the resolution of all major crises depend now on the bilateral relations between the two. The former foes pursuing their own interests globally do often oppose each other’s international moves. During the Bushdom the bilateral reality almost crashed.

A continent not known for any extra energy resources, Africa has been ignored by neo-imperialist USA and European states who other wise speak about lack of "democracy" and seek "regime changes" for advancing their resources goal don't bother about democracy and regime issues in Africa. But China and Russia are making diplomatic efforts invest in Africa for profits taking into account the cheap labour and raw materials in the region.