This seminar delves into the multifaceted nature of the Africa-China relationship and its impact on the international stage. Exploring the economic, political, socio-cultural, and developmental dimensions of this dynamic partnership, the workshop seeks to analyze how the growing interaction between Africa and China is shaping and influencing the global geopolitical landscape and economic development. Through its focus on infrastructure as a tool of politics, the workshop discusses not only Chinese investments in infrastructure in Africa, but also provides examples from other regions (Europe, Latin America, etc.) about the challenges and opportunities that arise from these relationships.

Featured Speakers:
Lena Kaufmann, University of Zurich, Postdoctoral Researcher/Lecturer

Matthew Johnson, AltaSiva, Founder/Director, Member of the National Committee on US-China Relations

Agnieszka Joniak-Luthi, University of Fribourg, Department of Social Services

Francis Semwaza, University of Florida, Department of Anthropology, Former Fulbright/PhD Student

Abdourahmane Seck, Gaston Berger University, Senegal Center for Social Sciences of Religion