Heather Ashby on How African Countries Have Reacted to Russia’s War in Ukraine

April 28, 2022 00:08:03
Heather Ashby on How African Countries Have Reacted to Russia’s War in Ukraine
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Heather Ashby on How African Countries Have Reacted to Russia’s War in Ukraine

Apr 28 2022 | 00:08:03

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Show Notes

As Russia’s war in Ukraine unfolds, USIP’s Heather Ashby says the United States should “keep an eye on Russia’s security partnerships with [African] countries” and pay close attention to “whether the rise in fuel prices or food scarcity trigger any type of unrest” on the continent.

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