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Security Dialogue for East Africa

Are East African Corridors Communist Red?

Influence of the People’s Republic of China on Land and Sea Flows in East Africa

An in-depth analysis on the Chinese infrastructure such as ports, roads, and railways in East Africa and the tangible and intangible flows of East Africa and the Indian Ocean by author Janyce Obrecht. Third volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

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The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has clearly carved out a special place for itself in the tangible and intangible flows of East Africa and the Indian Ocean (EAIO) through the financing and construction of infrastructure such as ports, road, and rail networks. What are the characteristics of this presence? Does the way Chinese companies operate stand out from the other players? Can this influence be converted into a constraining effect on flows in the event of war or confrontation? Can it generate tactical and/or strategic gains in terms of competition between major powers?

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Deputy Head of the Division European and International Cooperation
nils.woermer@kas.de +256 786 751 439

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About this series

The publications of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives” are regularly published by the Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa. The paper series seeks to inform in an analytical and comprehensive way on the latest security policy developments in the East African region and strengthen the overall interest for this increasingly important topic. Developments related to security policy in East Africa are investigated in a broader sense by the authors of the series. Alongside traditional security issues such as interstate conflicts and terrorism, the series also addresses adjacent topics such as displacement and migration, as well as the impact of climate change on security.

Jan-Ole Voß
Jan-Ole_Voß
Director Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa
jan-ole.voss@kas.de

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