Latest from Amanda Kadlec
MAGA Zionism and Its Discontents
A growing number of American Christians are eager to turn a prevailing Zionist theology and associated pro-Israel policies on their head. They might be dismissed as outliers for the moment. But the fringe has somehow repeatedly found its way to the center in American politics.
Niger’s Coup Signals Trouble
A country’s sense of security and good governance ultimately isn’t all about eliminating terrorist threats and holding elections, even though they are critical pieces of it. Africans are screaming for a greater sense of autonomy from foreigners in all things political and economic, as well as in how they relate to creating a safe environment. But linking arms with Russia’s regional allies isn’t the answer.
In Africa, Wagner Is Not the Only Game in Town
Russia's Wagner Group has plenty of profit-seeking rivals providing similar military and security services that are less chaotic and more reliable by comparison, a dynamic that will factor into its survivability in Africa. With business booming on the continent, entrepreneurs and former elite soldiers the world over want a piece of the action.
At the UN, a Power Game Over Resolutions
The United Nations Security Council is meant to be the place where intractable conflicts can be resolved.As a member of an expert panel reporting to the Security Council on Libya, I saw firsthand how international politicking can make or break the resolutions that matter most — and how great powers prioritize their own ambitions over peace.