Humanitarian aid crossing the Venezuela Border. Photo Credit: Nelson Almeida, The New York Times By Ashley Jones-Quiadoo, Columnist Amid the recent humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, fueled by the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro, there is growing concern in the international community as some countries have denounced Maduro’s election as fraudulent. Once the wealthiest country in … Continue reading Politicizing Humanitarian Aid in Venezuela
Author: Ashley Jones-Quaidoo
No Strings Attached? China’s Debt-Trap Diplomacy in Africa
30 African state leaders joined the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. Photo Credit: Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa By: Ashley Jones-Quaidoo Travel to Kenya’s capital often includes a requisite visit to Nairobi National Park where tourists flock in hopes of an up close and personal encounter with zebras, giraffes, and lions. … Continue reading No Strings Attached? China’s Debt-Trap Diplomacy in Africa