Africa
China’s African Edge
As China and Russia gain ground in Africa, the U.S. policy should distance itself from its unpopular European partners. While attempting to stop the war in Ukraine, President Donald J....
Russia’s Libya Push Should Alarm The U.S. And Europe
If Russia entrenches itself in Libya unopposed, it will create problems for Europe in the Mediterranean and Africa. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime and the increase in Russian...
VIDEO: The Trump Administration and Africa
As President Trump reshapes U.S. foreign policy, Africa—home to a quarter of the world’s governments—faces shifting expectations and strategic uncertainties. What does Trump want from Africa, and what does Africa...
East Africa: A Crucible of U.S. Diplomacy, Development, and Strategic Challenges
From Cold War strategies to counterterrorism and development U.S. policy in East Africa must do better to balance security and sustainability. East Africa, comprising nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia,...
Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ Has New Armored Vehicles
Moscow has sought to establish a greater presence in North and West Africa, and the “Russian Expeditionary Corps” is leading those efforts.
Who Needs Human Rights In Africa?
As the United States and its allies attempt to steer a new diplomatic course in Africa amid intensifying geopolitical competition with China and Russia, the idea has steadily gained ground...
Donald Trump Can’t Ignore Africa
As President-Elect Donald Trump steps into his second term, he will be confronted with a foreign policy agenda that is already packed with critical challenges. But amid pressing issues like...
Russia’s Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter Might Finally Have a Buyer
Summary and Key Points: Algeria is reportedly set to acquire Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation fighter jets, a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in North Africa. -As...
Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump: Both Will Need to Get Tough on Iran
As Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump vie for the presidency, they embody contrasting visions for America’s role on the world stage. Both candidates must define a pragmatic path for...
An Indian Ocean Strategy Is Key to Prevailing Over China
The United States needs robust and complementary Pacific and Indian Ocean strategies to prevail over China in an attritional economic competition or military conflict. The Indian Ocean, as the bridge...
Charting a New Future for the Mediterranean
In just under two months, the heads of state and government from the Group of Seven (G7) countries will convene on Italy’s southeastern coast near Fasano, where the Adriatic Sea...
The Case for an African Union UN Security Council Seat
In his 1996 bestseller, The Clash of Civilizations, Samuel Huntington foresaw the establishment of a multipolar world order following the end of the Cold War. The Harvard professor predicted a...