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I was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and served in the U.S. Foreign Service for 38 years. On this blog I provide commentary on the latest in African politics and development.


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Article: A New Face, But an Old Tactic: History Offers Clues on Stopping Russia’s African Advance

May 02, 2024

In my piece for American Diplomacy, I explore comparisons between Russia's modern Africa outreach via the Wagner Group, and the Soviet Union's historical policies on the continent. Awareness of the underlying similarities, I believe, is key to both understanding and ultimately countering their expansion. Read more at American Diplomacy.

← Interview: Discussing Russia in Africa and French and U.S. Withdrawal From the Sahel on the American Diplomat Podcast Speaking at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies with Professor Eric Silla →
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