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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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Malawi with Johnnie Carson Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Johnnie Carson (U.S. Institute of Peace) to discuss Malawi’s democracy, recommending a rebuilding of U.S-Malawi relationships, invitations to the Summit for Democracy, and recognition of the Malawian Supreme Court. Plus, why U.S. diplomats should dance.

Mozambique with Zenaida Machado Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Zenaida Machado (Human Rights Watch) to discuss U.S. policy towards Mozambique on issues ranging from counterterrorism to climate change mitigation and adaptation, recommending holistic approaches to addressing developmental issues and mouthwatering mukapata and prawn dishes.

Namibia with Shinovene Immanuel Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Shinovene Immanuel (The Namibian) to discuss the cordial but neglected relations of the U.S. and Namibia, recommending that the U.S. launch creative pilot projects in Namibia, approach Namibia as an interlocutor in the region, and invest in education. Plus, why Namibians didn’t take it too seriously when President Trump call their country “Nambia.”.

South Africa with Ambassador Michelle Gavin Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Michelle Gavin (Council on Foreign Relations) to discuss partnership and humility in U.S. policy toward South Africa, recommending personal relationships between the two nations and imagining a dinner party with South African luminaries

Zambia with O’Brien Kaaba Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by O’Brien Kaaba (University of Zambia) to discuss U.S. historical support for democracy, highlighting missed opportunities for U.S. involvement in protecting the rights of Zambian citizens. They recommend engagement with Zambia’s civil society ahead of elections in August 2021 and share an appreciation of Zamrock music.

Zimbabwe with Ambassador Johnnie Carson Jul 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Johnnie Carson (U.S. Institute of Peace) to discuss Zimbabwe’s leadership as a challenge to effective U.S-Zimbabwe partnership, recommending strengthened support for Zimbabwe’s civil society, reforms in the security sector, cooperation with SADC neighbors, and getaways to Troutbeck, and Masvingo.

49 Trailer Jul 09, 2021

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Introducing 49, CSIS Africa Program's newest podcast, about the past, present, and future of U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. Hosts Judd Devermont, director of CSIS's Africa Program, and Nicole Wilett, Chief of Staff at the Open Society Foundations, discuss past U.S. successes and failures; offer policy recommendations for the Biden Administration; and share the best of the region's music, movies, food, and culture. One country at a time. The first episodes drop on Thursday, 15 July 2021.

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