THE BIG QUESTION is a new multimedia project on the World Policy Blog. Every week, our editorial team will investigate a pressing global question, provide context and analysis, and feature answers from internationally renowned experts. Today, THE BIG QUESTION looks at AFRICOM and Obama’s policy towards Africa.
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Formatted and written by our editorial assistants, Samuel Breidbart and Rhonda Shafei
Further reading:
Straight Talk: Revealing the Real U.S.-Africa Policy, Foreign Policy in Focus
Seven Questions: Gen. William “Kip” Ward, Foreign Policy
Transcript: Yates Discusses Lessons Learned at U.S. Africa Command, U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs
African Security Research Project
The Battle for Africa’s Hearts and Minds, World Policy Journal