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Increased Chinese and American defence involvement in Africa

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  • Scott Firsing
  • Ogi Williams

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There is often a perception put forth of a fight for supremacy between China and the USA. This is often the case when discussing the continent of Africa. Both countries have recently increased their involvement in Africa for a variety of reasons. In 2011, China surpassed the USA as Africa's largest trading partner, with Africa predicted to be Beijing's largest trading partner by 2017. As expected, their bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation with strategic countries and organisations has matured and expanded along with it. Washington's own economic interests, al-Qa'ida and threats to maritime security are some of the crucial elements behind the US's presence on the continent. This article analyses both the USA and China's rising defence involvement in Africa. It compares and contrasts their similarities and differences, and argues that cooperation in certain areas can prove beneficial for all parties involved.

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  • Scott Firsing & Ogi Williams, 2013. "Increased Chinese and American defence involvement in Africa," Defense & Security Analysis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(2), pages 89-103, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdanxx:v:29:y:2013:i:2:p:89-103
    DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2013.787789
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