Escritos Críticos

Etiqueta: resource extraction

  • “The White Man’s Burden II”

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    majfud
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    In a critical examination of an opinion piece by John Steele Gordon, Jorge Majfud highlights the historical distortions surrounding wealth creation in America. Majfud argues that America’s prosperity stemmed from exploitation and military dominance rather than true innovation. He emphasizes the destructive nature of wealth accumulation and critiques the glorification of capitalists, urging a recognition…

  • China’s Rise in Africa: Infrastructure, Investment, and Global Power Politics

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    majfud
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    The content discusses the complexities of China’s relationship with Africa, focusing on economic and geopolitical impacts. It highlights China’s investment in infrastructure, the «debt trap» debate, and contrasts its non-interference policy with Western approaches. African leaders actively navigate relationships with global powers to further national interests amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.