Great Power Competition and China's Security Assistance to Africa: Arms, Training, and Influence

Author:

Carrozza Ilaria1ORCID,Marsh Nicholas J2

Affiliation:

1. Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) , Global Politics, Norms and Society Department, Oslo , Norway, Hausmanns gate 3, 0186 Oslo , Norway

2. Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) , Peace and Conflict Dynamics Department, 0186 Oslo , Norway

Abstract

Abstract This article presents the first comprehensive collation of available information on China's provision of security force assistance (SFA) to African countries over the last two decades. While China is engaged in donating arms, military equipment, and training abroad, knowledge of the nature of its SFA programmes has been at best fragmented and partial. In this article, we fill this gap by outlining China's stated rationale for providing SFA, the level of funding, which states received it, and what they received. We contextualize our analysis in light of current debates over China's rise and great power competition, as well as its broader engagement in African security. Based on our original data, we argue that in providing SFA to most African states, China aims to strengthen long-term relations and protect its economic interests. While we find no evidence that China is attempting to supplant the US and other providers’ role in Africa, we point to some unintended consequences.

Funder

Research Council of Norway

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Political Science and International Relations,Safety Research

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