Forum 6a: 21st Century Colonialism - Is China The World

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Review the following: Is China the World's New Colonial Power? (New York Times Magazine) Link here After reviewing the above content, prepare a one paragraph (5 - 7 sentence) definition of 'colonialism' AND one discussion question about the future of Sub-Saharan Africa or a particular place in Sub-Saharan Africa. Be prepared to share your definition of colonialism as it relates to Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as your discussion question. As usual, prepare your questions to encourage and stimulate discussion, and that consider and reflect upon this week's content. Your post is due one hour before your discussion section begins.

Paper For Above instruction

Colonialism is a historical and political process in which a powerful country extends its control over another territory, often by occupying it and exploiting its resources and people. This domination typically involves establishing settlers, governing through colonial administrations, and imposing the dominant nation's culture, laws, and economic practices. Colonialism aims to extract wealth and establish strategic advantages for the colonizing country while often disregarding the sovereignty, social structures, and cultural identities of the colonized region. In the context of Sub-Saharan Africa, colonialism significantly reshaped societies, boundaries, and economies, effects that continue to influence the region's development today. It created a legacy of economic dependency, political instability, and social fragmentation, challenges that nations need to overcome to build sustainable growth and governance.

What might be the future implications of new forms of influence, such as China's investments and infrastructural projects, on the sovereignty and development of Sub-Saharan African nations?

References

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  • Ngugi wa Thiong'o. (2016). Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature. James Currey.
  • Synge, R. (2020). China's Impact on African Development. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 38(3), 341-358.
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