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Read more about the article Expert Analysis – U.S. Airstrikes Against al-Shabab – VOA Africa
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Expert Analysis – U.S. Airstrikes Against al-Shabab – VOA Africa

In this Voice of America interview, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu provides expert analysis on U.S. military airstrikes conducted against al-Shabab fighters in Somalia. The discussion examines AFRICOM’s collective self-defense operations,…

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July 10, 2023
Read more about the article Mali’s Escalating Security Crisis: Implications for U.S. Policy and Strategic Competition
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Mali’s Escalating Security Crisis: Implications for U.S. Policy and Strategic Competition

Executive Summary Mali’s security and political crisis continues to deteriorate amid escalating jihadist violence, strained diplomatic relations with France, economic sanctions, and the growing presence of Russian Wagner mercenaries. Civilian…

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February 26, 2023
Read more about the article Military intervention in Eastern DR Congo won’t solve conflict
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Military intervention in Eastern DR Congo won’t solve conflict

In this op-ed in the Daily Monitor, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu argues that military intervention in eastern DR Congo is unlikely to bring lasting peace and may instead prolong the…

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August 30, 2022
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About Ruth

Dr. Ruth Namatovu

Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu is a policy analyst specializing in U.S.–Africa relations, strategic affairs, peace operations, governance, and international mediation. She holds a Doctor of International Affairs and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
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