Professor Nsia-Pepra's Article Published

Dr. Nsia-Pepra has recently had an article published in the January-February issue of US Military Review, the professional peer reviewed journal of the U.S. Army.  Titled “Militarization of US Foreign Policy in Africa– Strategic Gain or Backlash?,”the paper critically examines US increased military involvement in Africa fueled by terrorism, need for  energy sources, and to counter China’s creeping influence in Africa.

Nsia-Pepra argues that other nations conceptualized these actions as exploitative and imperialistic; aimed to control Africa’s energy resources. The US involvement also raised concerns about challenges to sovereignty, welfare and the survival of the African Union.  America’s covert and overt military alliances and joint operations with selected military allies affected spillage, intensity, protractedness and duration of the Congo, Sudan and Darfur conflicts.    The US militarization policy has backfired, undermining the attainment of its strategic interests.  To elicit Africa’s support in achieving its interests, the United States needs to debunk its neorealist “hard power” policy and adopt liberal “soft power” policies such as assisting Africa in its socio-politic economic development.

Well done Dr. Nsia-Pepra!