Abstract:
The interstate relationship between Rwanda and Gabon, while not historically deep or extensive,
holds potential for growth based on mutual interests in political stability, regional security,
economic development, and environmental sustainability.This study seeks to highlight the
dynamics of sustainable inter-state relations between Rwanda and Gabon , focusing on their
socio-political domains from 2011 to 2024. The objectives of this study were to assess political
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contributions and compromises Rwanda and Gabon that contribute to their bilateral relations, to
analyze social contributions and compromises Rwanda and Gabon that contribute to their
bilateral relations and to understand the challenges each country faces and the compromises
made to address them. This study was not based on fieldwork or questionnaires. A literature
review underscores what research has been done, thus demonstrating how the sustainable inter-
state relations: contributions and compromises in the politico-social domain Rwanda Gabon
during the period from 2011 up to 2024. Rwanda and Gabon's interstate relationship, despite not
being deep, has potential for growth due to shared interests in political stability, regional
security, economic development, and environmental sustainability. However, challenges like
geopolitical competition and economic disparities could hinder this. Sustainability in their
relations will depend on both nations' ability to align their political, economic, and social goals
while managing regional and global pressures. Effective cooperation in regional organizations
like the African Union (AU) and the Economic.The ability of both countries to balance
controlling regional and international challenges with achieving their political, economic, and
social goals will determine how long their relationship can last. Long-term stability in their
relationship will depend on effective cooperation in regional institutions such as the Economic
Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the African Union (AU), as well as
initiatives to improve commerce, security cooperation, and cultural exchanges. This study
recommends to encourage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Language and Cultural
Collaboration , to joint environmental projects and to avoid regional rivalries.
