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Read more about the article The Policy Confusion Behind U.S. Military Action in Nigeria: Christian Protection or Counterterrorism?
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The Policy Confusion Behind U.S. Military Action in Nigeria: Christian Protection or Counterterrorism?

The U.S. military operation in Nigeria was publicly framed through the language of protecting Christians, executed through counter-ISIS tools, and now sits inside a wider Washington debate over security assistance,…

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July 10, 2026

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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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