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US Security Assistance to Africa w/ Elizabeth Shackelford | American Prestige
US Security Assistance to Africa w/ Elizabeth Shackelford | American Prestige
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52 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
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On this episode of American Prestige, Derek speaks with Elizabeth Shackelford, former U.S. diplomat and current foreign affairs columnist for The Chicago Tribune, about U.S. involvement across Africa. They talk about Elizabeth’s own history in Somalia and South Sudan, America’s understanding of the places in which it’s involved, the generational timeline needed to change the trajectory of foreign policy, where the securitized view of Africa began, how the U.S. has approached places like Burkina Faso and Cameroon, and what a better U.S. policy in Africa might look like.Elizabeth’s report with Ethan Kessler and Emma Sanderson, “Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa”.Elizabeth’s book The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
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