re. up to these days --- Interesting observation on the political dynamics, Ndeye. On the one hand, there is a risk that countries in Africa and elsewhere become the chess board where power games between Western countries and China are being played. On the other hand, because countries understand the dangers of that, it could also be a push towards galvanizing internal (regional) coherence in a political level. I think this is hapenning in Africa to some extent. That would strengthen the continent in negotiations and maybe put them in a position in which gains could be obtained from both sides. Curious to hear what others think.

Source author: Marília Maciel MariliaM@diplomacy.edu