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June 27, 2023

Israel
The Biden Administration Ends Support for Research in the West Bank

The Biden administration decision to bar U.S. support for Israeli research institutions in the West Bank achieves nothing for Palestinians or for U.S. policy goals.

January 25, 2022

Burkina Faso
Coup in Burkina Faso Bodes Ill for Stability in West Africa

After President Roch Kabore of Burkina Faso was overthrown in a military coup, both the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) condemned what they have insisted is an “attempted coup” and reminded the Burkinabe military of its constitutional role of defending and upholding the constitution.

A group of military personnel wearing camouflage give an announcement on broadcast television.

May 16, 2023

South Africa
Facing Reality on South Africa

Walking on eggshells with South Africa only obscures an increasingly discordant U.S.-South Africa relationship.

Sitting in front of the South African and United States' flags, Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.

August 7, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s Multiple Security Crises

Across the continent, ill-conceived security arrangements are having unintended consequences 

In green military fatigues, junta member Mohamed Toumba attends a demonstration of coup supporters in Niamey, Niger on August 6, 2023.

February 2, 2022

Guinea-Bissau
Coup Contagion Spreads in West Africa Despite Civilian Support for Democracy

The contagion of coups d’etat in the Sahel and West Africa shows no signs of slowing, with an attempted coup in perennially fragile Guinea-Bissau the latest installment in what could be a long saga.

A group of soldiers are seen riding in a military truck on a deserted street.