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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

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How to Build Better Militaries in Africa: Lessons from Niger
To help counter the threat of terrorism and build the capacity of African militaries, the U.S. government spends over $1.5 billion a year on security assistance to the African continent. Does this support work?
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Oct 2, 2020
Alexander Noyes, Ashley Bybee, et al.

Security Cooperation

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The Real Questions We Should Be Asking About Niger
In the wake of the deaths of four U.S. servicemen in Niger, Americans are embroiled in a pointless political squabble. The focus should be on developing a greater understanding of the risks and benefits of U.S. counterterrorism operations abroad.
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Oct 30, 2017
Philip Mudd, Andrew Liepman
Security Cooperation

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U.S. Helping Niger Halt Spread of Terror in Region
Niger is at the epicenter of the war on terror, with local and regional violent groups based there and entering the country from nearly every side. U.S. troops are there to train Niger's security services and not to fight. They are also assisting French forces who are fighting there.
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Oct 25, 2017
Michael Shurkin
Security Cooperation

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The U.S.-France Dustup Over Counterterrorism in the Sahel
It's time for Paris and Washington to get together with the G5 nations of the Sahel and draft a strategy for achieving shared objectives. The French cannot do it alone or even with the support of the G5 nations. The U.S. would be penny wise but pound foolish to stay aloof or even just uphold the status quo.
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Jun 23, 2017
Michael Shurkin
Security Cooperation

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An African Country the West Has Ignored Could Have a Big Impact on the Global War on Terror
This week's presidential election in Niger is of real importance for U.S. interests in Africa and the global campaign against militant Islamists. A clean and peaceful election would constitute a step forward that could help secure an effective counterterrorism partner in both the short and long term.
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Feb 26, 2016
Michael Shurkin