Africa has been an important focus within Chinese foreign policy for many years. As it continues to grow as an international actor, the Chinese state has found greater necessity in securing and protecting its interests abroad. This study will use qualitative methods, supported by empirical data, to map out China’s positioning in Africa, and aims to conceptualise the implications this will have for global geopolitics. More specifically, this research attempts to take a more focussed approach in security through a strategic outlook rather than examining economic repercussions, which has thus far dominated the discussion in academic literature concerning Sino-African relations. This dissertation argues China has been clearly increasing its security role in Africa, which has led to three important implications: a shift in the balance of power of the Indian Ocean Region, a new maritime dimension to the Sino-Indian relationship, and a greater importance of Africa in Chinese foreign policy.
Permanent link to this resource: https://doi.org/10.24384/g3m1-3188
Lopez, Alexandre
Department of Social Sciences
Year: 2019
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