Africa + the Arctic: From the Margins to the Center

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What do Africa and the Arctic have in common?

Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2024 Time: 03:45pm - 05:00pm Location: Taubman Building - Allison Dining Room, 5th Floor

Panelist
Zoe Marks

Panelist
Jennifer Spence

Moderator
Natalie Colbert

Map of the Earth that shows both Africa and the Arctic

What do Africa and the Arctic have in common? The Belfer Center’s Africa Futures Project and the Arctic Initiative hosted an interactive discussion and community networking event that explored parallels between these seemingly disparate regions.

Drs. Zoe Marks and Jennifer Spence provided an overview of shared dynamics in both regions, including great power competition, extractive industries, and the energy transition. The remarks laid the foundation for small group discussion on other misconceptions, commonalities, and cautionary tales. Participants had an opportunity to connect with Harvard's Africa and Arctic networks, and insights generated from their discussions will inform topics for future Africa + Arctic dialogues.

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