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Podcast: Fault Lines
Episode: Episode 329: The Sahel Gives America the Boot
Description: Today, Jamil, Jess, and Morgan discuss the United States’ decision to begin pulling troops out of Chad and Niger after deteriorating relations with the couped states resulted in demands for U.S. troops to leave. Chad and Niger, have been key U.S. bases against terrorism in the region including Boko Haram, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, ISIS, and affiliated groups.Should the U.S. reprioritize Africa? Why does having bases in these countries matter for U.S. national security? Will the United States be able to negotiate with the Chadian government after their elections?<...