Article 6Z65Q Pentagon rethinks its Africa strategy

Pentagon rethinks its Africa strategy

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Under the Trump Administration, the US is sharply reducing its military presence in Africa, shifting to a leaner footprint, focused on remote support and partner-led security. Critics warn the move is fueling extremist threats and allowing China and Russia to expand their influence. Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander of US Africa Command, and Amb. Robert Scott, deputy commander for civil-military engagement, discuss the implications with The World's Host Marco Werman.

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