Partner of Choice

African militaries are working with the U.S., China, Russia, and others in order to address their security concerns. In an increasingly crowded space, are Africans looking for a partner of choice or a choice of partners? Host Judd Devermont sits down with Katie Bo Williams (Defense One), Ryan Cummings (Signal Risk) and Jonah Victor (Author) to discuss African views on U.S. and foreign security assistance. Guests also review Malian President Keita’s negotiations with extremist leaders and the wave of vigilante violence in Zambia.

Background Reading

• African Security: An Introduction - Jonah Victor and John Siko
• Speaking with Vampires: Rumor and History in Colonial Africa - Luise White
• Social media claims about Zambia gas attacks linked to riots, lynchings - AFP