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Driven by its huge appetite for energy and other resources, China has dramatically expanded its economic relations with resource-rich economies in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. This expansion of trade and investment has brought with it cries of a new Chinese imperialism in some circles even as it has won praise as a new model for development, in others. Whether a boom or a bane for economic development, China’s expanding economic presence in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East has created new challenges for American foreign policy.
PARTICIPANTS
Joshua Eisenman, senior fellow for China studies, American Foreign Policy Council, former assistant director of China studies, The Nixon Center
Ambassador David Shinn, adjunct professor, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, former ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia
Flynt Leverett, senior research fellow, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation
Co-author, Race For Iran
Moderator - Samuel Sherraden, policy analyst, Economic Growth Program, New America Foundation
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New America Foundation
1899 L Street NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
