On the New Military Junta Confederacy

And what we can learn about peace, democracy, and power from West Africa

If US citizens are feeling a little low about their standing in the world these days, never fear! There is at least one geopolitical region that hates another country more.

(I kid—lots of places hate their neighbouring countries more than they hate the US—but roll with me here, will you?)

Since 1990, 78% of the coups in sub-Saharan Africa have taken place…