Soft Power

Why the EU is advertizing itself at AFCON

By Elián Libera

Cooperation: How China is expanding its influence in Africa

In Addis Ababa, Chinese and African officials have launched a year of intensified engagement. The initiative goes well beyond traditional development cooperation.

By Marcel Grzanna

Global South: What makes China’s soft power so successful

The Chinese charm offensive is often underestimated in the West. Yet it is extremely effective, especially in the Global South.

By Fabian Peltsch