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U.S. Africa Command Staff
Sometimes it’s the unexpected threats that cause the most damage. A cyberattack can paralyze a nation’s power grid. Disinformation can send protesters to the streets and fuel civil unrest. Small, off-the-shelf…
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U.S. Africa Command Staff
Military intervention in politics has left a damaging legacy in Africa.
Between 1960 and 2000 there were an average of four coup attempts per year on the continent. In many cases, these armed takeovers were…
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U.S. Africa Command Staff
Private security should come with a warning label: Buyer beware.
Private military companies (PMCs) can be valuable when they play a supporting role. Militaries hire them to transport troops and equipment or…
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U.S. Africa Command Staff
As COVID-19 swept the globe in 2020, security professionals were called on to perform new duties. They enforced quarantines, patrolled streets, guarded hospitals and transported lifesaving medical gear.
While…