Russia Races Ahead As U.S. Loses Grip On Africa; How Washington's 'War On Terror' Is Failing

Russia Races Ahead As U.S. Loses Grip On Africa; How Washington's 'War On Terror' Is Failing.In recent times, geopolitical dynamics in Africa have been witnessing a notable shift, with Russia making significant strides while the influence of the United States appears to be waning. The landscape that once seemed dominated by Washington's "war on terror" is undergoing a transformation, and Russia's increasing engagement is drawing attention. As Moscow's presence in various African regions gains momentum, questions arise about the effectiveness of the United States approach and whether its grip on the continent is indeed slipping.
According to a recent analysis conducted in the United States, titled "Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa," conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, highlights that the effectiveness of US military assistance in the African context is in question as it fails to achieve its intended goals.
Additionally, the study issues a cautionary warning to the United States, highlighting the rapid and assertive efforts of its major global competitors in occupying the void left by the ineffectiveness of its military assistance in Africa.
For an extended period, US policy towards Africa has heavily favored immediate security gains at the expense of sustained stability. This approach, centered around delivering military and security aid, has failed to yield desired security outcomes within Africa while simultaneously failing to diminish threats against both the United States and its vested interests.