America’s war for global order is a marathon
•Washington’s latest crises with Russia and China are part of a new—and long-term—competition. By Hal Brands It is undeniable that…
Chinese economic engagement in Africa: Implications for US policy
By Carla D. Jones, Hermann A. Ndofor, and Mengge Li China may have missed the European Scramble for Africa that…
Ethiopia’s drone wars: Iran, China and Turkey deliver the air power behind Abiy’s resurgence
By Fred Harter Since August, Ethiopia’s military has assembled a diverse fleet of Iranian, Chinese and Turkish drones. It has proved…
The future of conquest…the next ‘big war’
•Fights Over Small Places Could Spark the Next Big War By Dan Altman The relationship between conquest and conflict may seem…
Buhari supports Beijing 2022 Olympic, Paralympic Winter Games
Mukaila Ola President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, wishes Nigerian athletes…
Can China create a world-beating AI industry?
•Don’t hold your breath By The Economist South of the Huai river few geese can be seen through the rain and…
The world today..in brief
By The Economist Stockmarkets in America continued to plunge on Monday as investors eyed the prospect of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.…
The overstretched superpower
•Does America Have More Rivals Than It Can Handle? By Hal Brands The first year of Joe Biden’s presidency ended as…
Again, USAfricom Commander claims China is planning Atlantic military base
By Eric Olander The commander for U.S. forces in Africa (AFRICOM), General Stephen J. Townsend reiterated his assertion that China…
China ramps up efforts to control media narrative in Africa
By ADF STAFF The outbreak of COVID-19 has led China to supercharge its nearly 14-year propaganda effort in Africa, increasing…