Based on the Africanist theory of International Relations, the paper examines how the rise of the BRICS countries, particularly China, reshaped the economic and geopolitical realities in Africa for the past two decades. Across infrastructure financing, trade, investment and aid, there is no other traditional Western Power with such colossal engagement in Africa than China. The Chinese companies invest enormously in all across Africa by bringing new technologies, creating jobs, developing skills for the local Africans and immensely contributing to the Africa state’s public revenue.
The recent Africa-China economic relationship has threatened the dominance of the traditional ‘Great Powers' in the fields of economics and geopolitics. However, the paper will shed light on the challenges of the Sino/Africa relations from the African perspectives particularly how the Chinese workers and the ‘cheap' and ‘substandard’ products overflowing African domestic markets. Considering both sides of the coin, China's involvement in Africa is perceived positively by Africans, as such China is a significant partner who has generated multiple prospects for African development despite Africa’s development move is relatively sluggish.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- Introduction
- China in Africa: Prizes for New Development
- The Pitfalls of China-Africa Relations
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the impact of the rise of the BRICS countries, particularly China, on the economic and geopolitical realities of Africa in the past two decades. It explores how China's involvement has reshaped economic and political landscapes, generating both opportunities and challenges for African development.
- The rise of BRICS countries and their impact on Africa
- The role of China in Africa's development, particularly in infrastructure, trade, investment, and aid
- The benefits and drawbacks of China-Africa relations from an African perspective
- The potential for China's engagement to challenge the dominance of traditional Western powers in Africa
- The implications of China's involvement for the future of African development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the BRICS phenomenon, highlighting the significant shift in the global economic and political landscape. It emphasizes the rise of China as a major player in African development and introduces the Africanist theory of International Relations as the primary framework for analysis.
- China in Africa: Prizes for New Development: This section analyzes how China's engagement in Africa has created new opportunities for development. It examines the strategic and economic interdependence between China and Africa, the impact of Chinese infrastructure investment, and the role of China's development model in stimulating African growth.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this paper include development, BRICS, China, Africa, South-South partnership, infrastructure financing, trade, investment, aid, economic growth, geopolitical influence, Africanist theory, and the Chinese development model.
- Quote paper
- Abdikadir Askar (Author), 2018, The Rise of the BRICS in Africa. Developmental or Self-Interest?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428219
