The targets: China, Russia, and violent extremists.
Africa Command to “Double Down” in Africa
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The Forever Failure of America’s Failed Forever Wars
The new junta in Niger tells the United States to pack up its war and go home.
Biden Responds to the Collapse of U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy in Niger
The Pentagon is desperate to keep a toehold in this critical region.
Collapse of US Counterterrorism Strategy in the Sahel
The Biden administration has called a coup a coup in Niger. Now it may have to relocate U.S. troops to another location.
Can We Demilitarize U.S. Policy in Africa?
The House passed a bill that sounds good, but doesn’t end Washington’s failed, militarized approach or get to root problems.
Lessons from Africa: Military Intervention Fails to Counter Terrorism
There will be no peace if underlying grievances aren’t addressed, militaries victimize local populations, and states fail to provide basic services.
The Alarming Rise of Civilian Deaths in the War On Terror
New reports show an escalation in civilian casualties from U.S. operations in Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia — and a pattern of U.S. denial about the scale of the problem.
Trump Is Expanding America’s Wars, Not Ending Them
He’s failed to deliver his promised withdrawals from Afghanistan and Syria, vetoed an order to get out of Yemen, and expanded the U.S. bombing of Somalia, all while eyeing Iran.
John Bolton Says He Wants to Protect Africa from ‘Predatory’ Chinese Behavior. What About Washington’s?
Chinese investment may come with strings attached, but Africa deserves an alternative to U.S.-led neoliberalism and militarization.
The U.S. Military Is Still Doing Exactly What Bin Laden Wanted It To
After a high-profile embarrassment in Niger, the Pentagon is gearing up to deepen its already growing presence in Africa.