US Boosts Nigeria Security, Forgets Its Own History
Bloomberg breathlessly reports the US delivered 'critical military equipment' to Nigeria to 'curb terrorism, banditry and kidnappings.' (One might almost believe the US has a flawless track record in such endeavors.) This, of course, ignores the other story: the historical pattern of US military 'aid' destabilizing regions, fueling corrupt regimes, and often exacerbating the very conflicts it
purports to solve. Remember how similar 'security assistance' played out in Libya, leading directly to regional chaos, or in Afghanistan, creating a 20-year quagmire and a Taliban resurgence? The headline speaks of 'boosting security,' but whose security? And at what cost to the Nigerian people, who often bear the brunt of militarization? One wonders if the 'security boost' for Nigeria's
government also involves ensuring steady oil flows and continued access for Western strategic interests. Because, coincidentally, that's often where these 'security' interests align.