Monday, June 22, 2015

South Sudan and China

The National Interest published on 22 June 2015 a commentary titled "China: Africa's New Power Broker" by Alex Fielding, who works with a geopolitical risk consulting firm.  The commentary is misleading in that it suggests China is the new power broker throughout Africa but only cites its engagement in South Sudan, where it is playing an important role.  The commentary also understates the continuing role of Western countries in Africa.