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Great Decisions group looks at U.S. engagement in Africa

U.S. engagement in Africa will be the topic for the eighth and final session of the Deltaville Great Decisions program, which will be held on Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Deltaville Community Association building, 17147 General Puller Highway. All are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sub-Saharan Africa is growing in its economic and geopolitical importance in world affairs today, largely driven by external competition for its natural wealth, a release stated. The world’s greater reliance on clean energy and the technological revolution are among factors that have increased demand for the mineral resources abundant in Africa. What lessons can the U.S. learn from China’s presence there, and how might it strengthen ties, especially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa? These questions will be explored at the March 20 program....

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