Africa
Africa is a dynamic and rapidly evolving region, rich in resources and poised to play a central role in the emerging multipolar world order. At the Center for Realpolitik and American Values, we recognize Africa’s significance as both a geopolitical and economic partner for the United States.
Our approach to Africa emphasizes pragmatic engagement to address shared challenges, including resource management, regional stability, and countering the influence of rival global powers like China. We advocate for policies that foster mutual economic growth, strengthen security cooperation, and empower African nations to chart their own independent paths while ensuring America’s strategic interests are safeguarded. By building partnerships rooted in respect and realism, we aim to advance a framework for collaboration that benefits both Africa and the United States in an increasingly interconnected world.
Is America’s Influence in Africa Worth the Cost?
For decades, the United States has poured billions of dollars into Africa, funding aid programs, military operations, and diplomatic initiatives in the hope of fostering stability, economic development, and goodwill….
Why France’s Military Retreat from Africa Spells Trouble for the West
For decades, France maintained a dominant military presence in Africa, acting as both a security guarantor and a neocolonial overseer across its former colonies. Paris justified its military footprint as…
Countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa: A Policy Framework for American Strategic Engagement
The Big Picture China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become the most significant economic and geopolitical force in Africa over the past two decades. Through massive infrastructure investments, debt-trap…