Niger's U.S. Troop Expulsion: A Seismic Shift in the Sahel's Terror Fight

Eye on the News with Eric Cochran

In this urgent and insightful episode of The Sandstorm Podcast, host Eric Cochran dives deep into Niger's stunning decision to expel U.S. counterterrorism forces, a move that threatens to upend the fight against Al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel region of Africa. With vivid detail and expert analysis, Cochran explores the high-stakes geopolitical chess match unfolding in the desert, as Russia moves to fill the vacuum left by America's retreat. From the strategic importance of Niger's drone base to the broader implications for regional stability and global security, this is a story with far-reaching consequences. Join Eric as he grapples with the failures of past policy, the challenges of the present moment, and the hard choices that will define the future of the war on terror. A must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complex realities of a world in flux.