Abdulrahman Amiri Shimbo

Abdulrahman Amiri Shimbo: Tanzanian ambassador to China

What are you reading?

Right now I don't have a specific book on my reading list, but mostly I read books on strategy.

Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

Paper books.

Who is your favorite writer this year?

The last book that took me much time to digest is written by Samuel Huntington, The Clash of Civilizations.

How much time do you spend reading every day, every week?

Usually I read one hour and a half a day. So it's about 10 hours a week.

Do you bring a book when you travel?

Yes. This time I brought Great Powers and Strategic Stability in the 21st Century: Competing Visions of World Order, edited by Graeme P. Herd.

If you had a free evening, would you read a book, or watch a movie or TV?

I'll watch TV.