#Africa
The EU’s Engagement with Africa: Lessons from the Baltic Trio
When discussing why the EU should increase its engagement with geographically distant Africa, policymakers often point to China’s diplomacy and infrastructure investments. The prevailing argument is that these should be countered by the Global…
Local Pushback Thwarts China’s Ambitions in Madagascar
Despite that Madagascar is among the most impoverished countries in the world struggling with non-functioning institutions and omnipresent corruption, and clearly needs financial support for its development, it seems to be immune to Chinese proposals for huge infrastructural projects. However, Chinese customers’ demands fuel illegal activities on the island detrimental to the ecosystem.
Voice for CHOICE #23: Discussing China’s Diplomacy Toward the Global South with Joshua Eisenman
China has positioned itself as a member of the Global South family and has poured billions of dollars into building infrastructure in Africa and Southeast Asia to increase its clout in these regions and…