Africa Calls for More Than Just Police Action
Charles R. Stith, former US ambassador to Tanzania | April 16, 2009
The recent Somali pirates success of holding a US captain hostage reinforces the strategic importance of Africa and the need to recognize and constructively approach the volatility of the region. ++ The US must engage regional leadership and invest in their capacity to counter threats to stability.++ Engagement must also include military means, such as the Africa Strategic Command.++ Police actions like the estimable navy rescue will not suffice in addressing crises like the piracy problem; a comprehensive policy agenda will be indispensable.
