The Truth of the Matter Africa Policy in the Second Trump Administration
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Jan 27, 2025 Catherine Nzuki, an associate fellow in the CSIS Africa Program, delves into U.S. policy impacts on Africa amid potential Trump returns. She discusses how African nations can strategically leverage great power competition between the U.S. and China. Catherine highlights Africa's demographic shifts, projecting one in four people will be African by 2050, and tackles the continent's debt crisis affecting essential services. She also reflects on the cultural resurgence driven by internet access, showcasing African voices in the global arena.
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Impact of U.S. Policies on Africa
- The U.S. withdrawal from WHO and the Paris Agreement creates challenges for Africa.
- African nations might leverage great power competition between the U.S. and China.
Africa's Leverage in Great Power Competition
- African nations can leverage their resources, like critical minerals, in negotiations with the U.S.
- They're also navigating competition from China and other middle powers.
Negotiating Health Programs with the U.S.
- African nations may negotiate health programs with the U.S. despite its withdrawal from WHO.
- However, Trump's disinterest in soft power adds uncertainty.