Hosted by the North Africa Initiative (NAI) of SAIS Foreign Policy Institute in partnership with the Middle East Institute Switzerland (MEIS).

Hafed took part in a hybrid panel discussion exploring China’s historical engagement in North Africa, its current policies and strategies, and its future ambitions in the region.

The session explored:

• The historical drivers and current objectives underpinning China’s political, economic, security and soft power strategy in North Africa;
• Chinese conceptions of, and role in, traditional multilateral organizations and fora;
• Chinese North Africa policies and aspirations in the context of the emerging Global South multilateralism, specifically BRICS;
• China’s strategic thinking and priorities on alliance-building in North Africa;
• Chinese role and interests in North African conflicts (Libya and Western Sahara);
• The local impact of China’s cultural, educational and health diplomacy.