Another Biden Failure Allows The Neo-Axis To Advance
As the Biden administration focuses on appeasing Islamofascists in Michigan and petulant child protesters on college campuses – exclusively to garner votes for November, the United States is preparing to initiate the withdrawal of US troops from Niger. This ceding of operational territory results in many strategic implications and concerns.
This decision speaks volumes about the current geopolitical dynamics and the global shifting sands of military alliances under the Biden administration. It also raises questions about the damage Biden’s foreign policies have done internationally and in Africa, particularly, a critical frontier in the fight against jihadi extremism.
The Ceding Of Niger To The Russians
The commencement of withdrawing US troops from Niger marks a significant failure in US political-military strategy in Africa. US defense officials confirmed that the "orderly withdrawal" of US forces had been initiated following discussions between the US and the new revolutionary government in Niger.
The absence of a defined schedule for the withdrawal suggests a deliberate “slow-walk” approach, reflecting the strategic challenges involved in disengaging from a region where the US has substantial interests. The Pentagon and US Africa Command are reportedly engaged in the planning at the highest levels, which conjures up concerns stemming from the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Niger has been pivotal in US military operations across the Sahel, an area teetering on the brink of escalating Islamofascist jihadi violence. The US air base in Agadez, situated approximately 550 miles from the Nigerien capital of Niamey, has served as a critical hub for both manned and unmanned surveillance flights. This base, alongside significant US investments in training Niger’s military since 2013, highlights why Niger was of incredible strategic importance to the United States military architecture in Africa.
The withdrawal comes at an inopportune time, when the security landscape in the Sahel is increasingly volatile, with local groups pledging allegiance to both al Qaeda and the Islamic State. The departure of US troops will most likely create a vacuum, offering Islamofascist jihadi groups more room to maneuver, increasing their influence in the region.
Dangerous & Anti-Western Geopolitical Realignments
The recent political instability in Niger, characterized by a military coup that ousted the democratically elected president in July, has resulted in the new junta's decision to expel French forces and engage with Russia for security assistance. This signifies a profound shift in Niger's international alliances from pro-Western to pro-neo-Axis. This pivot towards Russia, evidenced by the arrival of Russian military trainers and equipment, represents a challenge to Western influence and a foothold for the Russian-Chinese-Iranian-North-Korean alliance (neo-Axis).
The realignment of Niger’s international military partnerships has serious implications for the US and its allies, specifically in their capacity to stage security operations in and from the Sahel.
Peter Pham, the former US special envoy for the Sahel region, said the strategic loss of the air bases in Niger is a considerable setback.
"In the short term, they will be hard to replace," said Pham, adding that the remaining European Union military presence would likely pull out of Niger following the news of a US departure.
Pham's observation that these bases will be challenging to replace underscores the strategic dilemma the US and its European allies face in maintaining a potent security presence in the region.
The Ripple Effects
Beyond the immediate military and strategic repercussions, the withdrawal of US troops, diminishing Western influences, and the ensuing diplomatic strains could have significant impacts on development and humanitarian initiatives in Niger.
As one of the world's least developed countries, Niger has been a significant recipient of Western aid aimed at improving its socio-economic indicators and enhancing its governmental and military capacities.
The reduction or reallocation of these funds and potential decreases in direct military support could stymie progress in various developmental and humanitarian programs. This is particularly concerning given the precarious nature of Niger's progress in areas such as health, education, and economic stability.
This is additionally concerning because the disengagement of the United States and the Western powers from Niger represents a failed investment of taxpayer dollars in that nation and its people, an investment that will now benefit Russia and the neo-Axis powers.
Another Biden Failure He Can
Lie About On The Campaign Trail
As the Biden administration proceeds with the withdrawal of US troops from Niger, it is imperative to consider the broader implications of this failure. While it may align with broader globalist recalibrations or special interest and domestic identity politics policy shifts, the consequences for regional stability, counter-terrorism efforts, and bilateral relationships are severe and profound.
The Biden administration’s abdication to Vladimir Putin and the Russians in Niger serves as a bitter reminder of the urgent need for critically thinking US statesmen in the intricate dance of international relations and military strategy, where each move has potential ripple effects that extend far beyond the immediate geographical and temporal confines. Today, the United States has no such statesmen and, in fact, suffers from having pro-neo-Axis sycophants throughout the federal government and particularly at the US State Department.
Because of this, the next presidential administration must be prepared to counter Biden’s failures with a renewed and potent effort to stymie the neo-Axis nations in their pursuit of expanding their influences worldwide.
Tomorrow’s leaders must be keenly aware of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in maintaining US strategic interests and fulfilling our international commitments in Africa and beyond.
Biden and the Obama 2.0 team are leaving a devastating mess to clean up. Let’s make sure we give the next administration sizeable enough majorities in the House and Senate so that the Deep State can be crippled and a return to effective government – effective representative and constitutional government – can be achieved.
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