Amaka Anku

Amaka Anku, Head of Eurasia Group's Africa practice, shares her insights into the U.S.-China rivalry in Africa. She discusses President Biden's recent pledge of $1 billion to Angola, signaling a strategic shift to counter Chinese influence. The conversation explores China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications on African debt. Anku also highlights the U.S.'s pivot from human rights to economic development, emphasizing the strategic value of rare earth minerals and the necessity of aligning foreign policy with local welfare.