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U.S. Africa Command Staff While most of the world was not watching, Boko Haram grew to become the deadliest terror…

U.S. AFRICA COMMAND STAFF The future of warfare and peacekeeping is all about finding smarter, more precise and more effective…

U.S. Africa Command Staff In a crisis, speed is essential. Whether it is a natural disaster, a disease outbreak or…

U.S. Africa Command Staff A weak point anywhere can create problems everywhere. This is the lesson of Libya. Since 2011,…

U.S. Africa Command Staff Diminished but dangerous. That’s the current state of the extremist group al-Shabaab. Whereas it once controlled…

U.S. Africa Command Staff An ancient African proverb says, “When spider webs unite, they can halt a lion.” This bit…

It’s natural for security professionals to think of their duties in a traditional sense. They’re trained to defend borders, protect…

U.S. Africa Command Staff There’s no escaping the importance of logistics. Without the ability to effectively move and sustain troops,…

U.S. Africa Command Staff Some problems don’t have simple solutions. The confounding decision by a young man or woman to…

The most successful militaries around the world hold a few things in common. They have high standards, they constantly look…