Friday, September 29, 2023

China and Western Countries Compete for Africa's Security Partner

 The South African Institute for Security Studies published on 25 September 2023 a commentary titled "Can China Be a More Attractive Security Partner for Africa?" by Jana de Kluiver.  

China's concept of non-interference is compelling to those African countries disillusioned with Western partners paternalistic approach to security.  But China's cooperation comes with challenges concerning human rights and good governance.