07/11/2025
https://www.nbcnews.com...
"What I am most concerned about was making sure that we were balancing diplomacy and development with the U.S. defense engagement."
"there is definitely more that needs to be done on the racial diversity on the U.S. staff."
"we view their efforts in pushing back on Jainem and other jihadist actors is very much in our own interest in promoting stability in the region."
"obviously, lack of transparency in disposition of critical resources in resource-challenged countries is always an area of potential grievance."