Trump Finds His Christmas Spirit: More Bombs for Africa
Mainstream media presents Trump's latest foreign foray as a direct response to ISIS, overlooking the rich history of U.S. military footprint expansion across Africa. This isn't deterrence; it's a perpetuation of a revolving door, creating new enemies as old ones theoretically disappear. Does anyone still remember the war on terror's 'mission accomplished' banners? One might charitably assume
Trump's sudden concern for Nigerian security is driven by something other than geopolitical strategizing. Perhaps it's merely a distraction from domestic woes, a 'shock and awe' holiday special. Or, more cynically, a robust defense budget always finds a target if the right defense contractor lobbyist whispers 'threat assessment' into the right ear.