It is no secret that Russia wants to grab Sudanese gold to help finance its war in Ukraine. Being a Better NeighborThe West can do better than offer interference that fosters corruption, violence, exploitation, misery, and great-power bullying. Italy’s conservative government, led by Giorgia Meloni, has a keen interest in stabilizing North Africa to avoid a migration crisis and counter Sino-Russian infiltration. But the U.S. and its partners in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific must do a better job of synchronizing efforts. A Heritage Foundation vice president, James Jay Carafano directs the think tank’s research on matters of national security and foreign relations.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 09, 2023 15:59 UTC