The Military and U.S. Foreign Policy in Africa: A Roundtable Discussion with Colin Thomas-Jensen

Start: Sep 25 2007 - 7:00pm

End: Sep 25 2007 - 8:30pm

Event Description:

The attacks of September 11 and the continuing U.S. interest in securing access to oil and other natural resources have led to a rapid expansion of U.S. military involvement in Africa. When U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is established by the Department of Defense on October 1st, there will still be many unanswered questions. How can the United States balance the promotion of human rights and development with national security issues? How should the United States approach the region and how will AFRICOM affect this approach? What is the African response to the proposed command?

Addressing these issues will be Colin Thomas-Jensen, Policy Adviser for ENOUGH and expert on Africa issues.

This discussion will be held from 7:00 - 8:30pm at 1050 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1200 on Tuesday, September 25th. To attend, please register by responding to this ypfp.programming@gmail.com with your name and affiliation.

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