‘A major strategic shift in U.S. attention toward’ Africa: New American Foundation
By ACAS | 12 December 2008
The New America Foundation has a new report on U.S. military aid to Africa. Quote:
U.S. arms transfers to Africa are being carried out against the backdrop of a major strategic shift in U.S. attention toward the continent, as embodied in the creation of the Africa Command. Before the establishment of AFRICOM in October 2007, U.S. strategic planning and military missions in Africa were split between the European Command (for North Africa) and the Central Command (for sub-Saharan Africa). But with the growing U.S. interest in curbing terror and expanding access to oil in Africa, the Pentagon moved to create a dedicated military command for Africa.