Donald C. Bolduc, Small Wars Journal
Strategic Concerns in AfricaThe recent tragic event in Niger has brought attention to the US presence in Africa (especially that of USSOF). This attention which highlights the why we are in Africa now, serves as a useful point that we are there because we have interests. The point that is not very well explained is the importance of Africa and why it matters and why we have diplomatic, military, and other government agencies supporting our African partners and other members of the international community. Given the lessons learned from 9-11 on preventing attacks on the homeland. Read More
Strategic Concerns in AfricaThe recent tragic event in Niger has brought attention to the US presence in Africa (especially that of USSOF). This attention which highlights the why we are in Africa now, serves as a useful point that we are there because we have interests. The point that is not very well explained is the importance of Africa and why it matters and why we have diplomatic, military, and other government agencies supporting our African partners and other members of the international community. Given the lessons learned from 9-11 on preventing attacks on the homeland. Read More