U.S. Strategy, African Key Actors, and China

Abstract

The penetration of Chinese companies into the resource sectors and markets of Africa since the year 2000 represents a serious challenge to all countries seeking to increase trade and influence on the continent. For the United States, Chinese activism in Africa undermined the former administration's desire to "work with others for an African continent that lives in liberty, peace, and growing prosperity." Few authors recommend challenging China's growing ascendency in Africa. Most recommend either working with China in Africa or adopting a "wait and see" attitude. The purpose of this project is to recognize the strategic implications of Chinese activity in Africa to U.S. national security interests and offer a strategy to counter China's neocolonial encroachment on the continent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2009
Accession Number
ADA501257

Entities

People

  • Erik B. Kraft

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Commerce
  • Continents
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • International Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Petroleum
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Strategic Security Studies