PLO Lumumba Unpacks the Global Power Struggle
As the world watches one of the most critical geopolitical confrontations of our time, Thee Alfa House sits down with Prof. PLO Lumumba to unpack the ongoing economic war between the United States and China — a battle not fought with bombs, but with tariffs, technology, trade, and influence.
In a 32-minute masterclass, Lumumba explores how this silent conflict could reshape the global order, alter Africa’s economic strategy, and expose the fragility of global supply chains.
🔥 Key Talking Points:
🇨🇳 China’s Strategy: A 5,000-Year-Old Civilization Thinking 100 Years Ahead
Lumumba opens by quoting a Chinese official who reminded the West that while the U.S. is just over 200 years old, China has existed for over 5,000 years — and plans for the next 100. China’s slow, deliberate, and respectful approach to diplomacy and development has made it a favored partner across the Global South.
💵 Tariff Wars and Economic Nationalism
Trump’s “Make America Great Again” policy aimed to bring jobs back from China. But as Lumumba explains, the cost of production, labor, and decades of outsourcing mean this is no simple reversal. Tariffs end up hurting consumers — and disrupting global markets — more than they help.
🔄 The Interdependence of Global Supply Chains
In today’s globalized world, no country operates in isolation. Parts of a Boeing jet are made across continents. Cutting off China from trade is like cutting a limb off the global economy. The message: you can’t sanction your way to prosperity.
🌐 Africa’s Place in This Power Game
Kenya and many African nations are caught between two superpowers. Lumumba reminds viewers that Africa must stop being the battleground for other people’s wars and start asserting itself as a unified economic force — through Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
🧠 Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Trade With Ourselves
From coffee in West Africa to textiles in Lesotho, Africa exports raw goods and imports back finished products — often from the same raw materials. Lumumba warns that Africa must break this cycle, build its own value chains, and trade within the continent to secure its future.
🧠 Takeaway Quote:
“You may not like the one who holds the cure to your disease — but you’ll need them anyway. That’s the reality of our global interdependence.” – Prof. PLO Lumumba
💬 Join the Conversation:
What’s your take on China’s rise and America’s response?
Should Africa take sides — or forge its own independent economic path?
📺 Watch the Full Video:
US vs China: PLO Lumumba on Who Will Win the Economic War (YouTube)
📢 Get Involved:
📲 Follow Thee Alfa House:
- X/Twitter: @thee_alfa_house
- TikTok: @theealfasocial
- Instagram: @alfa_house_social
- More deep dives: @Geopolitics411
Thee Alfa House — where Africa leads the conversation.
Leave a Reply