U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper made his first official visit to Africa last week, visiting four countries in North Africa and the Mediterranean. Not surprisingly, Secretary Esper spoke at every opportunity about the risks posed by growing Chinese and Russian influence on the continent.
Although the Secretary was warmly received, it’s unlikely that he convinced Malta, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco to abandon their ties with either Russia or China.
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