Last week’s coup in Niger is the latest in a string of recent military takeovers in Africa—seemingly the final domino to fall in a region plagued by instability and the battle between Russia and the West for influence in the Sahel. Coup leaders are now facing an ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate democratically ... Show More
Oct 1
Mohamed El-Erian: America Is Exporting Its Debt Crisis
War with Iran, record diesel prices, and a global bond sell-off: how much more can the world economy take? Mohamed El-Erian (Wharton, Allianz, former CEO of PIMCO) joins Sir Richard Dearlove (former head of MI6) and John Raine to explain what's driving the bond market sell-off, w ... Show More
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Sep 24
Iran Is Draining America’s Missile Defenses (w/ Paul Scharre, Former US Army Ranger)
Between cheap-to-produce drones and artificial intelligence, the future of warfare may already be here. Paul Scharre, former US Army Ranger and executive vice president of the Center for a New American Strategy, joins former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove and co-host John Raine ... Show More
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Aug 2023
What’s behind the coup in Niger?
Last week, President Bazoum, the first democratically elected president to succeed another in Niger, was detained by his own guards. A military junta is now running the country. Niger was one of the few democracies left in the Sahel. From Mali in the west to Sudan in the east, a ... Show More
23m 38s
Aug 2023
Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention
<p>In a region of Africa where authoritarianism has been rising, Niger seemed to be on a different path of democracy and partnership with the United States.</p><p>Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how a military coup has now put all of that in jeopa ... Show More
26m 3s
Jul 2023
Leaders of the Niger Coup Face a Deadline to Avoid Military Intervention
Two years ago, Mohamed Bazoum was elected as president in Niger's first peaceful democratic transfer of power. He enjoyed the backing of Western governments, including the United States. Then, last week, members of his own presidential guard detained him and seized power. The cou ... Show More
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<p>Gideon talks to Comfort Ero, president of the International Crisis Group, about what’s behind the recent resurgence of military coups in the Sahel region. <em>Clip: BBC</em></p><br><p><strong>Free links to read more on this topic:</strong></p><p><a href="https://on.ft.com/3tFV ... Show More
