Group Members: Elyse Mitchell, Sydnie Dempelein, Keyanna Colón, Colin Casto, Jenelle Joseph
Some of the main points we discussed were the shifting influences of power and how those dynamics can effect the global economy specifically on how sustainability could be a main force in gaining that power. By honing in on sustainable energy and resources China/Africa could take the lead economically. We also talked about the United States role in Africa in comparison to China's. Although China's motives in Africa are for it's own self-interest their aid is also benefiting Africa whereas western societies do not take in to account African's needs as much. This brings us to an interesting point from the article about how China is doing some of the same diplomacy in Africa but with a different approach and that their presence in the continent has large support from the Africans. The continual growth in African and Chinese economies poses a threat to those westernized powers still in control. As time goes on it will be interesting to see how this shift will effect not only those countries but the world as a whole.
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