The role of African governments in the economic development of their countries is crucial, which is why they tend to be centered by foreign governments in strategies focused on economic issues. This article will look the economic relationship between African and Chinese governments, contrast that with the style and approach of the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom, and share insights on the unique strengths of the Chinese approach to economic statecraft in Africa. Economic statecraft can be loosely defined as a construction of economic and financial strategies for securing national economic and financial interest in the international arena, as well as the execution of these strategies.
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