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William Minter

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Europe

A world without hegemons

Despite being far more powerful than its adversaries on paper, the US has had limited success in building a global coalition to support Ukraine.

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Africa

The war in Ukraine through an African lens

From the 'with us or against us' frame to the disproportionate fallout of the commodities crisis, these countries are non-aligned for a reason.

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Military Industrial Complex

US Cold War with China — first stop, Equatorial Guinea

Right out of the playbook: hype the threat of a potential Chinese naval base facing the Atlantic, get more funding for military operations.

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Africa

Face it: 'New' counter-terror policy in Africa lacks political will to change course

The House passed a bill that sounds good superficially, but doesn't end the useless militarized approach or get to root problems.

The failure of counterterrorism in Africa is revealed
Africa

The failure of counterterrorism in Africa is revealed

Thinking has changed. Therefore, outside powers must avoid the same mistakes in Mozambique.