Military intervention in Eastern DR Congo won’t solve conflict

Post author:Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu
Post published:August 30, 2022
Post last modified:March 19, 2026
Reading time:1 min read
Post category:Media / Commentary

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 conflict.

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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