U.S.-Africa strategy - International Studies of Strategic and Geopolitics

By José Carlos Palma* In the intricate geopolitical chessboard of Africa, where global powers vie for influence and strategic partnerships, the Biden administration finds itself confronted with a delicate balancing act. On one hand, it champions the principles of sovereignty and freedom of choice for African nations in their international engagements. On the other, behind closed doors, it engages in strategic lobbying efforts, nudging these countries to reconsider their alliances. This duplicity, critics argue, risks alienating key partners and undermining U.S. interests on the continent. The recent remarks by an unnamed source, lamenting the perceived hypocrisy of U.S. policy in Niger, encapsulate the complexities and challenges facing American diplomacy in Africa. While publicly advoca...

The last time a U.S. president met with African leaders at the White House was in 2014 By JOEL MATHIS The U.S. wants better relations with Africa. As a step toward that goal, President Biden is hosting a summit with nearly 50 African leaders this week, a meeting designed to show America's "renewed commitment" to the continent, the Los Angeles Times reports. The United States wants to counter China's influence over Africa, while African leaders want to see more business and trade with the United States. What is Biden's strategy for Africa? Here's everything you need to know: Why is Biden hosting an Africa summit now? America's rivalry with China requires it. The meeting comes at a moment when "Africa's ties with China, and increasingly Russia, have attracted scrutiny," NPR re...

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Navigating Africa’s Geopolitical Chessboard: The Biden Administration’s Dilemma

Understanding the U.S.-Africa strategy under President Biden