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EU-China-Africa Trilateral Relations in a Multipolar World

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The last chapter makes a cross-case comparison of the bilateral, multilateral and trilateral dialogues. It explains the failure of the EU’s foreign policy of engagement with China and Africa, and highlights current obstacles to EU-China-Africa trilateral relations. Finally, it identifies pathways for further research to consolidate the new research field of EU-China-Africa trilateral relations, and compares the European policy response with US reactions to China’s rise in Africa.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    The DFID is a department of the UK government responsible for administering development aid. It is known as the UK’s Overseas Development Agency.

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    The EIB is the EU’s long-term lending institution. It is an international financial institution, jointly owned by all EU member states. Although 90 per cent of the EIB’s projects are based within the EU, it increasingly finances projects in other countries, namely in Eurasia and Africa.

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    The IBSA Dialogue Forum is a tripartite grouping bringing together India, Brazil and South Africa. It focuses on fostering SSC and greater understanding between developing countries from Africa, Asia and South America.

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Stahl, A.K. (2018). Conclusion. In: EU-China-Africa Trilateral Relations in a Multipolar World. The European Union in International Affairs. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58702-2_7

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