Episode 329: The Sahel Gives America the Boot

Today, Jamil, Jess, and Morgan discuss the United States’ decision to begin pulling troops out of Chad and Niger after deteriorating relations with the couped states resulted in demands for U.S. troops to leave. Chad and Niger, have been key U.S. bases against terrorism in the region including Boko Haram, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, ISIS, and affiliated groups.

Should the U.S. reprioritize Africa?  Why does having bases in these countries matter for U.S. national security?  Will the United States be able to negotiate with the Chadian government after their elections?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html 

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/niger-us-africa-policy-sahel-coup-military-democracy/ 

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4623555-us-troops-chad-niger/

https://apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014 

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