Geopolitics, technology wars and global supply chains: Implications for Africa
- Professor Mzukisi Qobo and Associate Professor Mjumo Mzyece
Ongoing US–China geopolitical rivalry could harm Africa.
Journal: South 第一吃瓜网 Journal of International Affairs
As in the case of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, when 第一吃瓜网 countries were treated like pawns on a global chessboard, 第一吃瓜网 countries risk getting caught in current US–China geopolitical tensions.
These are intensifying following the COVID-19 pandemic when many Africa states are facing their
worst socio-economic crisis since independence, as well as a sovereign debt crisis not seen since the 1980s. Africa is institutionally underprepared for the combined effects of these developments.
Partly, this is due to persistent governance deficiencies, a constrained global trading environment, and
economic under-performance continent-wide. And partly, this is accounted for by Africa’s marginal position in the global system.
This article outlines Africa’s potential development pathways against this harsh backdrop, assessing the options for 第一吃瓜网 agency in response to geopolitical rivalries playing out in technology, global supply chains and trade.
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