| ID | 174781 |
| Title Proper | Role model for Africa or exceptional engagement? assessing China’s South Sudan experience |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brosig, Malte |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China’s engagement in South Sudan has been branded a crucial test case for the country’s foreign and security policy in Africa. Investment in the oil sector is significant, and Chinese political engagement in conflict mediation and peacekeeping are unparalleled. Will the experiences gathered provide China with reasons to extend its engagement, is South Sudan a model or exceptional case? In this context three sectors will be explored: the economic, political and security sphere. This article finds that there are few reasons to assume that South Sudan is a role model. Access to oil was never critically important, and oil revenue is fuelling the conflict. The Chinese model of developmental peace and conflict mediation preferring non-punitive diplomacy are problematic. The peacekeeping mission could not stop the fighting but succeeded in setting up civilian protection sites. In sum, the South Sudan engagement has not produced favorable outcomes and is unlikely to be replicated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 29, No.126; Nov 2020: p.871-886 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 29 No 126 |
| Key Words | Africa ; China ; Security Policy ; Role Model ; Foreign Policy ; Exceptional Engagement ; South Sudan Experience |