The Digital Scramble for Africa: Understanding Chinese Smart Cities in Africa

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This article analyzes China's growing technological influence in Africa through investments in smart city infrastructure. It highlights potential military and data access advantages for China, challenging US influence in the region.

Abstract The United States must compete with China’s growing influence in Africa. China invests in information technology architecture to increase its influence in Africa. This deepening presence challenges the United States’ influence in Africa. African states can grant the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) access, basing, and overflight opportunities. China also leverages its influence to access African states’ data pools and … Read more The post The Digital Scramble for Africa: Understanding Chinese Smart Cities in Africa appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.