Africa without America?

Africa without America?

Among all the major continents on Earth (e.g., Europe and Asia), Africa is most likely to be the first without much American influence.

Why is that?

China!

Four main reasons:

  • Western colonialism has totally devastated Africa, although it was a troubled land for a long time before it.
  • Africa wants to be independent.
  • China offers a real model of prosperity without colonialism!
  • China has been investing a lot in Africa.

Let me highlight each …

Asia without America?

Asia without America?

No, it will not happen soon, either, just like the case in the Mideast (The Mideast without America?) and Europe (Europe without America?)!

America has been hugely influential in Asia since the end of WWII at least. But this influence has been significantly reduced over the past few decades, thanks to the dramatic comeback of China. As China continues to claim the 21st century, American influence in Asia, as well as elsewhere in the world, will gravely diminish.

By “Asia,” I will limit it to East Asia mostly in this post.