Africa
How Black Hawk Down led to 30 years of chaos for Somalia
The Battle of Mogadishu unleashed decades of American intervention with very little to show for it.
October 03, 2023
somalia
Africa
Report: US military driving and exacerbating violence in Somalia
Americans have been intervening there for decades. Isn't it past time to ask whether we are the problem?
May 05, 2023
Africa
Gaetz effort to withdraw US troops from Somalia fails
Effort by House Republican to shift longstanding counterterrorism policy was thwarted despite assistance from progressives like Rep. Ilhan Omar.
April 28, 2023
Africa
Clan fighting threatens Somaliland's independent, hard-fought security
Hargeisa has kept terrorists at bay without US help. Now leaders need to let local mechanisms take hold to keep it that way.
March 02, 2023
Africa
In biased Somalia report, Washington Post serves military's interests only
The piece blows Trump's troop 'withdrawal' from the country out of proportion, while ignoring the failures of our intervention there.
December 20, 2022
Africa
Symposium: Have US military programs made African countries less safe?
As Biden hosts dozens of African leaders this week, security will be on the menu. We asked experts if it was time for real change.
December 12, 2022
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