💨 Abstract

The U.S. military is shifting its focus in Africa, emphasizing self-reliance for its allies rather than addressing underlying causes of insurgencies. During the African Lion exercise, General Michael Langley, the top U.S. military official in Africa, highlighted the need for allies to operate independently and share the burden. This marks a departure from the previous "whole of government" approach that integrated defense, diplomacy, and development.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff