I appreciate @USAfricaCommand General Townsend's effort, but this is a very tired beltway argument about Africa's importance. (1/n)

defense.gov/Explore/News/A… There's more to say about Africa's influence in global affairs. From its three non-permanent seats on the security council to leadership positions at the @WHO and @wto. (2/n)

U.S. policy toward Africa is in need of a facelift—in both substance and strategic vision—to keep up with the region's growing influence on the world stage. The current policy drift leaves the United States ill-equipped for new challenges. (1/12)

csis.org/analysis/new-u… From travel bans and proposed budget cuts to derogatory statements made by senior U.S. officials, many African leaders and publics have deplored what they regard as a neglectful, mean-spirited, and China-obsessed U.S. foreign policy (2/12)