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These aggressive moves come amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and deteriorating Russia-NATO relations, signaling escalating geopolitical risks.
U.S. Military Withdrawal from Niger and Regional Shifts
In a pivotal development, the U.S. has completed its military withdrawal from Niger, ending nearly two decades of counterterrorism cooperation with the West African nation. The decision followed last year’s coup that ousted the elected government, leading the ruling military junta to expel U.S. forces, previously engaged in training and intelligence-sharing efforts.