Great Decisions is a program created by the Foreign Policy Association. It is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book (optional), and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Each meeting begins with a 30-minute film on a discussion topic and is followed by a facilitator-led discussion.
The Covid-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was a growing positive economic and political relationship between China and the African continent. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road Initiative” continues to expand Chinese power, the response to the spread of Covid-19, as well as the African government’s growing debt tot China, has seen pushback. What are some of the growing economic and political issues between China and Africa?
Facilitator: Josh Gellers, PhD
Dr. Josh Gellers, LEED Green Associate, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida.
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