CSIS Africa Podcast
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What is the past, present, and future of U.S. policy towards sub-Saharan Africa? Judd Devermont, Director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Nicole Wilett, Chief of Staff at the Open Society Foundations, sit down with diplomats, journalists, civil society activists, and academics to discuss policy recommendations for the Biden Administration. In 15 minutes or less, these episodes deliver the goods on U.S. relations with African countries, as well as share the best of African music, food, dance, film, and travel.

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Chad with Jérôme Tubiana

Judd and Nicole are joined by Jérôme Tubiana to discuss U.S.-Chad relations.

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — March 18, 2022

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Gabon with Ambassador Cynthia Akuetteh

Judd and Nicole are joined by Ambassador Cynthia Akuetteh to discuss U.S.-Gabon relations, including why the Biden administration should support Gabon on its climate goals and anti-logging efforts, as well as engage the government and civil society groups to ensure a peaceful election in 2023.

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — March 18, 2022

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Kenya with Ken Opalo

Ken Opalo (Georgetown University) joins Judd and Nicole to discuss what the Biden administration strategy should be toward Kenya, recommending “trade, trade, and more trade.”

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — March 18, 2022

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Rwanda with Mvemba Dizolele

Judd and Nicole are joined by Mvemba Dizolele (CSIS) to discuss U.S.-Rwandan relations, including why the Biden administration should continue constructive engagement with Kigali while balancing smart carrots and sticks. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Judd Devermont — November 30, 2021

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Democratic Republic of Congo with Mvemba Dizolele

Mvemba Dizolele (CSIS) joins Judd and Nicole to discuss U.S. policy toward the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Judd Devermont — November 30, 2021

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Cameroon with Chris Fomunyoh

Judd and Nicole are joined by Christopher Fomunyoh (National Democratic Institute) to talk U.S. policy toward Cameroon. 

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — November 30, 2021

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Burundi with Carine Kaneza Nantulya

Carine Kaneza Nantulya (Human Rights Watch) joins Judd and Nicole to discuss U.S.-Burundi relations and why the Biden administration should engage on human rights and democracy issues to ensure Burundi’s next elections are free, fair, and transparent. 

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — November 30, 2021

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