A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Unconventional Adaptation in Africa
The African continent, both before the arrival of colonial powers and after, has been a land that forces its inhabitants to constantly adapt and innovate. From the flourishing forests of sub-Saharan Africa to the unforgiving deserts of the Sahel, environment and politics are enmeshed, shaping policy and driving innovation in response to the ever-unique situations that arise.