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President Obama’s role in African security and development

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President Obama’s role in African security and development

Michael E. O’Hanlon, Matthew Carotenuto, and Sarah Margon

Barack Obama’s presidency has witnessed widespread change throughout Africa. His four trips there, spanning seven countries, reflect his belief in the continent’s potential and importance. African countries face many challenges that span issues of trade, investment, and development, as well as security and stability. With President Obama’s second term coming to an end, it is important to begin to reflect on his legacy and how his administration has helped frame the future of Africa.

On July 19, the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at Brookings hosted a discussion on Africa policy. Matthew Carotenuto, professor at St. Lawrence University and author of “Obama and Kenya: Contested Histories and the Politics of Belonging” (Ohio University Press, 2016) discussed his research in the region. He was joined by Sarah Margon, the Washington director of Human Rights Watch. Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon partook in and moderated the discussion.

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President Obama’s role in African security and development

On July 19, the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at Brookings hosted a discussion on Africa policy.

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