Global Diplomacy Index: China Pulls Ahead of US

 Australia's Lowy Institute has released its "2024 Global Diplomacy Index."

China pulled ahead of the United States in global diplomatic missions in 2019 and maintained a small lead through 2023.  Russia's war in Ukraine has resulted in a significant reduction in Moscow's diplomatic representation.  Türkiye and India have significantly expanded their representation in recent years.  There has been a recent focus on the establishment of diplomatic missions in Pacific Islands countries.  

China-Africa: Cultural Exchange, Namibia, and Lessons from Pacific Islands

The November 2012 issue of The China Monitor published by the Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa contains the following articles:

--"What People, What Cultural Exchange? A Reflection on China-Africa" by Tu T. Huynh, Rhodes University in South Africa.

--"Grassroots Perceptions of China in Namibia: Effects on Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy" by Nelago Amadhila, Political Analysis South Africa Ltd.

--"China in the Pacific Islands: What Are the Lessons for Africa?" by Hilary Patroba, University of Cape Town.

Click here to access the November 2012 issue.