Judd Devermont on the State of U.S. Foreign Policy in Africa

Oct 11, 2024

Judd Devermont, former senior director of African Affairs at the National Security Council and operating partner at Kupanda Capital, discusses the implications of President Biden's postponed trip to Angola. He highlights how this reflects on U.S.-Africa relations and contrasts U.S. approaches to infrastructure with China's Belt and Road Initiative. The conversation also delves into the need for local partnerships in projects like the Lobito Corridor and the importance of African nations in global governance amidst geopolitical tensions.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

U.S. Foreign Policy and Africa: The Lobito Corridor Dilemma

03:31 • 19min

U.S.-Africa Connectivity: Infrastructure and Collaboration

22:24 • 14min

U.S.-Africa Relations: Beyond Concessions

36:34 • 12min

Navigating U.S. Foreign Policy and Africa's Development Challenges

48:23 • 5min

Challenges and Opportunities in Africa's Local Value Chains

53:51 • 4min

Enhancing Mobility and Upcoming Focus on European Initiatives in Africa

57:33 • 3min