U.S. Speaker Series: Reimagining U.S. - Africa Policy

Speaker:

• Judd Devermont, Director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, former national intelligence officer for Africa.

Discussant:

• Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, Director of Research, Transatlantic Security and Director of the Paris office, German Marshall Fund of the United States.

The Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in France, is pleased to invite you to this event.

What is the future of U.S. military engagement in Africa? How can a new division of responsibilities with European allies and regional powers be envisioned? With the Biden administration showing willingness to work with international organizations, what do you see as the major lines of cooperation on the continent in the coming year? Will the WHO, AU, UNSC have more authority? How do the U.S. and France work together to provide security in Africa? Do they share the same strategic priorities? How will the strategic competition with China affect the U.S. engagement on the African continent? How does Russia’s increasing footprint in Africa influence transatlantic strategies?  

Former national intelligence officer for Africa Judd Devermont will share his perspective on the defining factors of U.S. foreign policy in Africa, analyzing possible partnerships with international organizations and major actors on the field, such as France.

If you have any questions or require special assistance, please contact Gesine Weber at [email protected].