David H. Shinn
Former U.S. diplomat with 37 years of service and former ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia; professor and longtime scholar of Africa–China relations who co-authored the book discussed in this episode.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 42min
Joshua Eisenman and David H. Shinn, "China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
David H. Shinn, a former U.S. diplomat and Africa scholar, teams up with Joshua Eisenman, a politics professor and China expert, to explore China's growing influence in Africa. They discuss how Xi Jinping’s leadership has shifted China's strategy to prioritize relationships in the Global South. The conversation covers China's multilayered diplomatic efforts, the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative, and varying levels of agency among African nations. They also analyze how China's governance model is perceived and its evolving military presence in the region.
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 42min
Joshua Eisenman and David H. Shinn, "China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
In this discussion, David H. Shinn, a former U.S. diplomat and expert on China-Africa relations, teams up with Joshua Eisenman, a Notre Dame politics professor specializing in China studies. They explore China's growing strategic engagement with Africa since 2012, emphasizing military cooperation, educational ties, and the significance of the Global South. The duo delves into the nuances of bilateral relations, Chinese soft power through media, and the implications for U.S.-Africa relations as they analyze the evolving geopolitical landscape.
