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“Persistent, widespread unrest in Africa is not a foregone conclusion… the region’s challenges require high-level attention, sufficient resources, and creativity. Washington must execute its new vision and implement new policies, programs, and partnerships.” - @JDevermont
When the international order breaks down, it has disproportionately negative consequences for sub-Saharan Africa. My latest in @ForeignAffairs on the U.S. response — successes, setbacks, and what more can be done.
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I am proud to share my first piece since returning to @CSIS as a senior advisor. I delve into the history of CIA analysis on African leaders -- and how these assessments prepare U.S. presidents for meetings with African counterparts. 🧵
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@a_natalegawa & Gregory Poling argue for more public and elite opinion polling in SE Asia "so the USA can better understand how it is being perceived, target initiatives where they can have the greatest impact, and judge year-over-year progress." I couldn't agree more
Well said @JendayiFrazer and @PeterBlairHenry | Filling Africa’s Data Gap: How the World Bank Can Bolster the Continent’s Economic Growth https://t.co/qJvfCDQyJL
From his testimony: “In FY21, over 95 percent of USAID's non-humanitarian assistance funding was directed towards a specific allocation. Years in advance, no one can foresee and allocate funding for fleeting windows of opportunity to provide aid where Africans are most in need.”
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Our foreign policy will be more effective for all Americans when it better reflects the experiences of the American people. I’m very pleased to welcome back to the Department Ambassador Nina Hachigian as our first Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy.
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As @SecBlinken announces the new US/Africa strategy, it's backed by a lot of experienced but "new" faces:
- New NSC Africa Director: @JDevermont
- New @USAfricaCommand: Gen. Michael Langley
- Newly confirmed Asst Admin for @USAIDAfrica: @MondeMuyangwa
Who else am I missing?
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@charlesjkenny@MCCgov@gamblingondev Agreed. I wonder what indicators could be more “real time” and even “leading” — they probably make a more efficacious scorecard. Worth noodling on.
@charlesjkenny@MCCgov@charlesjkenny a potentially interesting lens: does the scorecard reflect in anyway that elites has struck a “development bargain,” indicating outsiders should invest ala @gamblingondev