The Debrief Episode 9: Africa
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Mar 19, 2024 Naunihal Singh, a professor at the Naval War College and expert on African politics, and Terry Roig, a scholar focused on the Korean Peninsula, dive into Africa's underappreciated role in global security. They discuss Africa's rich resources vital for the green transition and contrast U.S. and Chinese engagements. The conversation shifts to the implications of North Korea's missile advancements and the complex dynamics in East Asia, which affect U.S.-South Korea relations and broader global security.
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Africa's Strategic Importance
- Africa is strategically important due to its resources and growing population.
- By 2050, 25% of the world's population will be African, offering a large labor force and markets.
Africa's Resources for Green Transition
- Africa is crucial for the green transition due to its mineral resources like cobalt and lithium.
- These minerals are essential for electric vehicles and green power generation.
U.S. Engagement in Africa
- African citizens generally hold positive views towards the U.S.
- However, China is more actively investing and completing projects in Africa, leading to missed opportunities for the U.S.
