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Russian Disinformation is Creating a New Generation of Cynics Toward the West

Russia’s latest target for disinformation is the U.S. funded malaria vaccination program in West Africa. As the Kremlin continues to exploit institutional weaknesses and amplify skepticism towards Western initiatives, the divide between Africa and the West is only deepening.Read more...

The Sudan Conflict: A Humanitarian Crises Caught in a Power Struggle

The Sudan war continues to tear the country apart, and projections estimate that by 2027, 6-10 million people could die of starvation. The peace talks held in August failed to produce results as neither of the parties participated. With numerous foreign actors influencing the situation, UN sanctions have proven largely ineffective. The U.S. and its allies must persist in their efforts to secure a peaceful resolution for Sudan.Read more...

Will the U.S. Succeed in Adding African Countries as Permanent Members to the UN Security Council?

This week, the UN General Assembly convenes to discuss the future of the UN. In this regard, the U.S. supports the initiative to add two permanent African seats in the UN Security Council. This will prove difficult because of three main obstacles.Read more...

The U.S. is Losing the Great Power Competition in Africa

America’s loss of influence in the region is a great blow to its counter-terrorism strategy and key mineral access. Renewing African trust and engagement will be a difficult diplomatic challenge requiring both creative traditional and public diplomacy, but it is clear that U.S. policy cannot continue in the same manner.Read more...

Briefing Note – U.S. Trade and Investment Toolkit

In 2023, agreements such as the Atlantic Declaration promised new “technology protection toolkits” to curb China’s ability to obtain and leverage emerging technologies. Here are some of the tools the U.S. is using to prevent Chinese technology transfer. Read more...