The current Russo-Ukrainian War began on Feb. 24, 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine in violation of international law. Soon thereafter, the United States and more than 45 other allies began sending aid. Total American aid to Ukraine currently stands at over $70 billion, many times greater than the level provided to America’s next highest […]
Military Coup in Niger: The Legacies of Colonialism and the US War on Terror Warrant a New Approach to Security in West Africa
The Republic of Niger is grappling with yet another military coup. The key players in the unfolding drama include not just domestic military forces, but also the not-so-invisible influence of international powers. A legacy of French colonialism and the United States’ global war on terror looms large over the region. With nearly 500,000 square miles […]