the relevance of AFRICOM to our national security has become more pronounced; yet, it remains the only regional combatant command that is neither in the United States nor its AOR.
We have to better assess and build up the capabilities of host governments to both provide security for U.S. personnel a...
in the wake of the Arab Spring, in countries where people rose up and overthrew corrupt regimes hoping to usher in the f...
how will AFRICOM be resourced to ensure it can match growing interests and engagement in Africa?
How do you ensure that in creating such similar services, you don't run the risk of stovepiping collection efforts?
is there evidence that funding is coming from Gulf countries? If so, what leverage should we use to address their suppor...
I'm specifically concerned that this was an attack in a country that the United States helped liberate from decades of d...
What can or should DOD do to preempt the growth and spread of al Qaeda and its adherents and affiliates?
as al Qaeda's footprint expands in a decentralized manner, so too must its funding streams.
is the funding coming primarily through criminal activities like kidnap for ransom, piracy, or drug and arms smuggling?
This is absolutely necessary to protect our Nation against what is becoming a leading security threat.