Practically all states in the Global South are independent actors that do not want to be forced to choose between allying with the United States or China and Russia. They are also looking for more forward-looking engagement on trade, investment, technology and climate action as rule-makers, not just rule-takers.
Evidence suggests that Washington’s counter-terrorism strategy in West Africa and the Sahel is actually weakening African states and failing to serve African or American interests on the continent. A must-see video from Senior Video Producer Khody Akhavi, featuring Non-Resident Fellow Samar Al-Bulushi.
