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Research Working Group

Dovish Publics vs Hawkish Elites: U.S. Public Opinion on China’s Role in African States

Ken Opalo China’s rise as a major global power has upended the established order of the internationalsystem. Nowhere is this more apparent that in Africa, where China has…

June 11, 2025

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Smart Zambia, Smart Nation? Huawei’s Role in Shaping Zambia’s Digital Landscape

Hangwei Li Over the past decade, Zambia has pursued an ambitious digital transformation agenda incollaboration with global technology firms. Among them, China’s tech giant…

June 11, 2025

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Digital Silk Road and African Agency: Chinese Digital Investment in Ghana’s Political Economy

Isaac Odoom This paper explores the political economy of Chinese digital infrastructure investments inGhana, focusing on how Ghanaian actors navigate these engagements to advance…

June 11, 2025

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Women’s Access to Chinese-Funded Digital Investments in Africa

Anita Plummer Digital transformation in Africa, supported by Chinese investments, has the potential to enhance women’s economic empowerment. Women have served as important…

June 11, 2025