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Africa and China

Chinese investment on the Afrian continent has increased significantly in recent years. What do African countries and China hope to gain from the relationship? Can African states gain the benefits of economic development without ceding economic or political sovereignty?

Africa and China: Symbiotic or Neocolonial Relationship

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Sept 15: "The No Rights Zone": Violence Against Muslims in China
October 12: Rising Discontent in Russia: Is Vladimir Putin’s Regime Vulnerable?
November 16: Intertwined Interests: China and Africa
December 16: US-China Trade War: Success or Failure?
January 13: Moment of Truth: Can the Iran Nuclear Deal be Revived?
March 15: People Tracking: Privacy Issue OR Business Opportunity
April 13: Israel and Palestine: A History of Conflict

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