The China in Africa Podcast China, Africa, and the Post-American World
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Mar 18, 2025 Gyude Moore, an expert on China-Africa relations and Liberia’s former minister of public works, shares insights on navigating a post-American world. He discusses the diminishing influence of the U.S. in Africa and emphasizes the rise of China. Moore highlights the urgent need for African countries to enhance manufacturing and trade capabilities, advocating for diversified global partnerships. He also addresses the challenges of USAID withdrawal on health systems, urging collaboration with entities like BRICS to confront urgent healthcare needs.
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Dismantling US Hegemony
- The Trump administration is dismantling US institutions that maintained its global dominance.
- This aligns with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's view that the liberal world order no longer serves the US.
Rasool Expulsion
- South Africa's ambassador to the US, Abraham Rasool, was expelled after accusing Trump of white supremacist policies.
- This expulsion reflects the strained US-South Africa relationship, worsened by the Gaza conflict.
Precedent of Rasool Expulsion
- Gustavo de Carvalho argues that Rasool's expulsion sets a precedent against using international law against US allies.
- This signals the US's changing role in international relations and its impact on the Global South.