Zambia: Can Zambia Capitalise On Intensifying Great Power Rivalry?

To advance development while safeguarding its sovereignty, Zambia must navigate competition from China, the EU and the US.

Diplomatic overtures and strategic deals in Southern Africa have set the tone for a packed international itinerary in the neighbourhood recently. While South Africa’s November G20 Summit grabbed global attention, Zambia was being thrust into a global power rivalry between Beijing, Brussels and Washington.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Zambia to cement a US$1.4 billion deal…