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Shifting US strategic interests in Africa – Pawn or Partner
Shifting US strategic interests in Africa – Pawn or Partner
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Admiral Franken and Ambassador Pasi talk about shifting US strategic interests in Africa, the key role of the US base in Djibouti, the challenge of regional terrorist groups (Al Shabaab, Boko Haram), the policy of “sound bites” of the Trump Administration, sitting on prayer rugs to inform the government of Chad of the Trump travel ban, the effects of China’s vast economic investments across the continent and Russia’s “moon” promises to the region.
Released:
Feb 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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