U.S. Involvement in Africa: Challenges & Opportunities

Broad strokes and assumptions do little to nuance the African mosaic, much less the complex connections between the United States and Africa's 54 countries. Evolutions in technology, finance, health solutions, commerce, and governance continue to transform the continent from within, and geopolitical pressure and the ambitions of world powers are developing new dynamics for many countries in the community of nations. How does the United States see Africa, and what are its goals there? How responsive is the U.S. to a rapidly changing continent and the global realities that it represents? The International Relations Council is proud to present a conversation with Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, Senior Associate and Regional Director for Central and West Africa Programs at the National Democratic Institute, who will help us understand the nature and extent of U.S. involvement in Africa and the challenges and opportunities that come with it.