The China-Global South Podcast
China, Africa and the Post-American World
Mar 18, 2025
Gyude Moore, a former minister of public works in Liberia and an expert on African development, discusses the shifting global landscape with Eric and Cobus. He highlights the decline of U.S. hegemony and the rise of China's influence in Africa. The conversation dives into the implications of diminishing U.S. aid and the necessity for Africa to form diverse partnerships. Moore also emphasizes the imbalanced trade relationship with China and the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area for economic integration and local production.
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- The podcast highlights the dismantling of U.S. institutions, signaling a shift away from the established liberal international order affecting global dynamics.
- African countries are encouraged to diversify their international partnerships, particularly with emerging economies like China and Southeast Asia, to enhance resilience.
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Dismantling of U.S. Institutions
The podcast discusses the rapid dismantling of significant U.S. institutions, including various government-funded organizations and broadcasting services that have traditionally supported American influence globally. This breakdown signals a shift in the U.S. political landscape that challenges the established liberal international order maintained for nearly 75 years. The hosts reflect on how this might not be surprising to those familiar with South Africa's history of institutional fragility under political pressures. The implications of these changes highlight a reorientation in global dynamics, affecting the U.S.'s role in international relations, especially with the Global South.
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