Research outputs
2026
United States and Chinese Foreign Assistance and Diplomacy Aid for Dominance
Regilme, S. S., & Hodzi, O. (2026). United States and Chinese Foreign Assistance and Diplomacy Aid for Dominance.
2025
Actors, Agency, and Localization: The Making of an African Belt and Road Initiative
Hodzi, O. (2025). Actors, Agency, and Localization: The Making of an African Belt and Road Initiative. PS-POLITICAL SCIENCE & POLITICS, 58(3), 520-526. doi:10.1017/S104909652510111X
Introduction: Rethinking China-Africa Engagements in the Age of Discontent
Hodzi, O. (2025). Introduction: Rethinking China-Africa Engagements in the Age of Discontent. PS-POLITICAL SCIENCE & POLITICS, 58(3), 511-513. doi:10.1017/S1049096525000356
2024
China and the BRI(C)S in Africa: making sense of the complexities of capabilities asymmetries
Hodzi, O. (2024). China and the BRI(C)S in Africa: making sense of the complexities of capabilities asymmetries. In Handbook of African Economic Development (pp. 86-98). Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781800885806.00015
Beyond 'networked individuals': social-media and citizen-led accountability in political protests
Hodzi, O., & Zihnioglu, O. (2024). Beyond 'networked individuals': social-media and citizen-led accountability in political protests. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY, 45(1), 43-60. doi:10.1080/01436597.2023.2219213
2023
Too many BRICS in the wall
Hodzi, O. (2023). Too many BRICS in the wall. [The Continent (Mail & Guardian)].
Higher education as ‘strategic power’? An assessment of China-Africa higher education partnerships and collaborations
Hodzi, O., & Amoah, P. (2023). Higher education as ‘strategic power’? An assessment of China-Africa higher education partnerships and collaborations. AFRICAN HUMAN MOBILITY REVIEW, 9(2). doi:10.14426/ahmr.v9i2.1333
Stoking USA-China Rivalry: Zimbabwe and the Internationalization of Its Anti-Sanctions Agenda
Chiyemura, F., & Hodzi, O. (2023). Stoking USA-China Rivalry: Zimbabwe and the Internationalization of Its Anti-Sanctions Agenda. In The Ascendancy of Regional Powers in Contemporary US-China Relations (pp. 215-235). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-37612-2_12
Städte und soziale Integration: Neukonzeption der chinesisch-afrikanischen Beziehungen in der Greater Bay Area
Hodzi, O., & Amoahb, P. A. (2023). Städte und soziale Integration: Neukonzeption der chinesisch-afrikanischen Beziehungen in der Greater Bay Area. In Städte und Reformen der sozialen Governance (pp. 147-169). Springer Nature Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-19-5974-5_9
2022
The China Effect: Democracy and Development in the 21st Century
Hodzi, O. (2022). The China Effect: Democracy and Development in the 21st Century. ASIA POLICY, 17(3), 51-60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Cities and Social Integration: Reimagining China–Africa Relations in the Greater Bay Area
Hodzi, O., & Amoah, P. A. (2022). Cities and Social Integration: Reimagining China–Africa Relations in the Greater Bay Area. In Cities and Social Governance Reforms (pp. 137-157). Springer Nature Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-16-9531-5_9
The digital revolution and its impact on democracy
Hodzi, O. (2022). The digital revolution and its impact on democracy. Johannesburg, South Africa: Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA).
2021
The Chinese model of development Substances and applications in and beyond China
Chen, Y. -W., & Hodzi, O. (2021). The Chinese model of development Substances and applications in and beyond China. In ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF CHINESE STUDIES (pp. 69-82). doi:10.4324/9780429059704-5
The Chinese model of development
Chen, Y. -W., & Hodzi, O. (2021). The Chinese model of development. In The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Studies (pp. 69-82). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780429059704-7
Book review: Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia
Hodzi, O. (2021). Book review: Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia. China Information, 35(1), 117-119. doi:10.1177/0920203x21992707e
Movement for Democratic Change and the Rise of Nelson Chamisa
Mwonzora, G., & Hodzi, O. (2021). Movement for Democratic Change and the Rise of Nelson Chamisa. JOURNAL OF ASIAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES, 56(2), 251-266. doi:10.1177/0021909620986588
Comparing US and Chinese Foreign Aid in the Era of Rising Powers
Regilme Jr, S. S. F., & Hodzi, O. (2021). Comparing US and Chinese Foreign Aid in the Era of Rising Powers. INTERNATIONAL SPECTATOR, 56(2), 114-131. doi:10.1080/03932729.2020.1855904
Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia
Hodzi, O. (2021). Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia. CHINA INFORMATION, 35(1), 117-119. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The China effect African agency, derivative power and renegotiation of EU-Africa relations
Hodzi, O. (2021). The China effect African agency, derivative power and renegotiation of EU-Africa relations. In ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF EU-AFRICA RELATIONS (pp. 256-265). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2020
The China effect
Hodzi, O. (2020). The China effect. In The Routledge Handbook of EU-Africa Relations (pp. 256-265). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315170916-24
African agency, derivative power and renegotiation of EU-Africa relations
Hodzi, O. (2020). African agency, derivative power and renegotiation of EU-Africa relations. In T. Haastrup, L. Mah, & N. Duggan (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of EU-Africa Relations. Routledge.
African Political Elites and the Making(s) of the China Model in Africa
Hodzi, O. (2020). African Political Elites and the Making(s) of the China Model in Africa. Politics & Policy. doi:10.1111/polp.12380
Africans in China and Chinese in Africa: inequalities, social identities, and wellbeing
Amoah, P. A., Hodzi, O., & Castillo, R. (2020). Africans in China and Chinese in Africa: inequalities, social identities, and wellbeing. Asian Ethnicity. doi:10.1080/14631369.2020.1784706
Bridging the asymmetries? African students’ mobility to China
Hodzi, O. (2020). Bridging the asymmetries? African students’ mobility to China. Asian Ethnicity. doi:10.1080/14631369.2020.1776097
Introduction to the Special Issue: Strategic Deployment of the China Model in Africa
Hodzi, O., & Åberg, J. H. S. (2020). Introduction to the Special Issue: Strategic Deployment of the China Model in Africa. Politics & Policy. doi:10.1111/polp.12378
Connecting Africa - Perspectives for Energy, Transport, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation
Hodzi, O., Nilsson, E., Komba, N., Sutinen, E., Kautonen, M., & Laakso, L. (2020). Connecting Africa - Perspectives for Energy, Transport, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation: Connecting Africa - Perspectives for Energy, Transport, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation.
The challenges of China-European Union security cooperation in Africa
Duggan, N., & Hodzi, O. (2020). The challenges of China-European Union security cooperation in Africa. Asia Europe Journal. doi:10.1007/s10308-020-00585-0
Chinese in Africa: ‘Chineseness’ and the complexities of identities
Hodzi, O. (2020). Chinese in Africa: ‘Chineseness’ and the complexities of identities. Routledge. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367815714-1
China's Role in Global Development Finance: China Challenge or Business as Usual?
Babones, S., Aberg, J. H. S., & Hodzi, O. (2020). China's Role in Global Development Finance: China Challenge or Business as Usual?. GLOBAL POLICY, 11(3), 326-335. doi:10.1111/1758-5899.12802
Complexities of representation: Chinese outbound tourists as de facto ambassadors in Southern Africa
Hodzi, O., & Chen, Y. -W. (2020). Complexities of representation: Chinese outbound tourists as de facto ambassadors in Southern Africa. Journal of China and International Relations.
Civilians versus their governments: China, the United States, and the changing nature of conflict and Security in Africa
Hodzi, O. (2020). Civilians versus their governments: China, the United States, and the changing nature of conflict and Security in Africa. [Georgetown Journal of International Affairs]. Retrieved from https://gjia.georgetown.edu/
2019
Chinese in Africa: ‘Chineseness’ and the Complexities of Identities
Hodzi, O. (Ed.) (2019). Chinese in Africa: ‘Chineseness’ and the Complexities of Identities. Routledge.
'Empty bravado or hopeful illusions': rising democratic powers and reordering of the international system
Hodzi, O. (2019). 'Empty bravado or hopeful illusions': rising democratic powers and reordering of the international system. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, 56(4), 444-456. doi:10.1057/s41311-018-0146-0
Chinese in Africa: 'Chineseness' and the complexities of identities
Hodzi, O. (2019). Chinese in Africa: 'Chineseness' and the complexities of identities. ASIAN ETHNICITY, 20(1), 1-7. doi:10.1080/14631369.2018.1539826
The End of China’s Non-intervention Policy in Africa
Hodzi, O. (2019). The End of China’s Non-intervention Policy in Africa. Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from https://www.springer.com/
2018
New Actors in the Game: The MDC-Alliance and Election Manipulation in Zimbabwe
Hodzi, O. (2018). New Actors in the Game: The MDC-Alliance and Election Manipulation in Zimbabwe. RUSI Newsbrief. Retrieved from https://rusi.org/
Delegitimization and ‘Re-socialization’: China and the Diffusion of Alternative Norms in Africa
Hodzi, O. (2018). Delegitimization and ‘Re-socialization’: China and the Diffusion of Alternative Norms in Africa. International Studies, 55(4), 297-314. doi:10.1177/0020881718805215
China and Africa: economic growth and a non-transformative political elite
Hodzi, O. (2018). China and Africa: economic growth and a non-transformative political elite. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 36(2), 191-206. doi:10.1080/02589001.2017.1406191
Following the Flow China's Approach to Global Leadership
Hodzi, O., & Chen, Y. -W. (2018). Following the Flow China's Approach to Global Leadership. CHINA QUARTERLY OF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES, 4(1), 1-21. doi:10.1142/S2377740018500045
2017
Conflicted identities: Implications of South Africa’s rise on U.S security policy in Africa
Hodzi, O. (2017). Conflicted identities: Implications of South Africa’s rise on U.S security policy in Africa. In S. F. Regilme, & J. Parisot (Eds.), American Hegemony and the Rise of Emerging Powers: Cooperation or Conflict (pp. 169-181). Routledge.
The Great Rejuvenation? China’s search for a new ‘global order
Hodzi, O., & Chen, Y. W. (2017). The Great Rejuvenation? China’s search for a new ‘global order. Stockholm: Institute for Security and Development Policy. Retrieved from http://isdp.eu/publication/china-new-global-order-institutions/
Strategy of ‘Parallels’: China in the South Sudan Armed Conflict
Hodzi, O. (2017). Strategy of ‘Parallels’: China in the South Sudan Armed Conflict (Note d’actualité n°14/16 de). Asia Centre. Retrieved from https://www.defense.gouv.fr/
Beyond Numbers: Gender and UN Peacekeeping
Hodzi, O. (2017). Beyond Numbers: Gender and UN Peacekeeping (28(6)). Horn of Africa Bulletin. Retrieved from http://life-peace.org/hab/beyond-numbers-gender-and-un-peacekeeping/
2014
The Youth Factor in Zimbabwe’s 2013 Harmonised Elections
Hodzi, O. (2014). The Youth Factor in Zimbabwe’s 2013 Harmonised Elections. Journal of African Elections, 13(2), 48-70. doi:10.20940/jae/2014/v13i2a3
Political transition to democracy
Hodzi, O. (2014). Political transition to democracy. African Security Review, 23(3), 295-306. doi:10.1080/10246029.2014.925483
Commodification of Elections: The Future of Elections in Zimbabwe
Hodzi, O. (2014). Commodification of Elections: The Future of Elections in Zimbabwe. Modern Africa: Politics, History and Society, 2(1), 31-51.
2012
‘Unconditional aid’: Assessing the impact of China's development assistance to Zimbabwe
Hodzi, O., Hartwell, L., & de Jager, N. (2012). ‘Unconditional aid’: Assessing the impact of China's development assistance to Zimbabwe. South African Journal of International Affairs, 19(1), 79-103. doi:10.1080/10220461.2012.670435
Sexual Violence as Political Strategy in Zimbabwe: Transitional Justice Blind Spot?
Hodzi, O. (2012). Sexual Violence as Political Strategy in Zimbabwe: Transitional Justice Blind Spot?. Retrieved from https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxlaw/oberthodzi_zimbabwe_otjrdebates1.pdf