Security Assistance
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 06:49
Instead of challenging an escalation of American military forces in the Syrian war, several prominent members of Congress are irresponsibly demanding even more hawkish approaches
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 06:35
The top American commander for Africa says Boko Haram has lost territory but, with ties to Islamic State, remains a grave threat to the civilian population in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:56
The United States has donated two Cessna C-208 military surveillance planes and 30 military vehicles of undefined make to the armed forces of Niger to help the West African country protect its borders against infiltration and cross-border attacks by the Nigerian-based Islamic militant group Boko Haram.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:31
In all, more than 90 percent of AU peace and security efforts are funded by the likes of the EU and United States, although AU member states have pledged to provide a quarter of the funding for operations by 2020.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:18
At its current level, the U.S. troop and equipment contribution will not provide sufficient military force to eradicate Boko Haram.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 08:04
The State Department’s Directorate for Defense Trade Controls has proposed a rule change that could loosen oversight of private security companies and exacerbate the problems we’ve seen with them.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:50
Cameroonian soldiers drove Boko Haram insurgents back across the country's northern border into Nigeria on Friday, a day after the Islamist militants killed at least eight people in an attack in the remote region that aid groups say is becoming a war zone.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:25
After more than 20 years of limited U.S. diplomatic interaction with Somalia, one man is now beginning the task of building new relationships and increasing coordination between the two nations.
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 06:57
As part of broader regional efforts to stop the spread of Boko Haram and violent extremism in western Africa, President Barack Obama ordered 300 US troops to Cameroon on Wednesday, October 14th. Will this be the end of Boko Haram?
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 06:53
President Obama's decision to send up to 300 troops to Cameroon while at the same time rebuffing calls for more military engagement in the Middle East is indicative of his view on U.S. intervention abroad, experts say.