Here we go again. President Trump’s latest threat to deploy military force against Nigeria represents yet another chapter in Washington’s perpetual delusion that American power can reshape complex societies halfway around the world. The only surprise is that anyone is still surprised. The rationale being offered—whether framed around counter-terrorism, protecting American interests, or promoting democracy—follows […]
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