John Cornyn: “Africa accounts for 14 of the world's 20 weakest states, according to…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

Africa accounts for 14 of the world's 20 weakest states, according to Foreign Policy's 2011 'Failed States Index.'

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Cornyn highlights Africa's vulnerability to extremism due to weak states.

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John Cornyn: “Africa accounts for 14 of the world's 20 weakest states, according to Foreign Policy's 2011 'Failed States Index.'”