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U.S. Military Withdraws From Niger Amid Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
215 sats \ 13 comments \ @TomK 6 Aug news
The U.S. has officially concluded its military operations in Niger, closing its last base in the region. The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, marking the end of a prolonged presence.
In a collaborative statement, the Pentagon and Niger’s defense ministry stated: “This effort... will continue between U.S. and Nigerien armed forces over the coming weeks to ensure the full withdrawal is complete as planned.” Specific details on remaining U.S. assets were not disclosed.
The base in Agadez previously housed around 200 soldiers. This move follows France’s earlier exit from Niger, where it had significantly influenced uranium prices, using the country’s uranium resources to dictate prices 95% below the global market rate, thereby reducing its own energy costs.
The era of European and American dominance in Niger and the region appears to be concluding, as China and Russia expand their influence in the region.
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104 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 6 Aug
May be US want to focus on Israel, which is just like another state.
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58 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 6 Aug
I'm sure they'll be deployed doing something terrible, but I'll celebrate troop withdrawals anytime and anyplace.
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47 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 7 Aug
I have heard China is lending lots of money over there. When they cant pay, they are getting land instead.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @TomK OP 7 Aug
China has acted as a partner in these regions for many years, investing heavily in infrastructure and thus securing raw materials. They will indeed show their true colors if one or even both sides fall into a serious crisis.
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47 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 7 Aug
Right. Once their housing crisis and economy takes a big tumble, watch the crap hit the fan.
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47 sats \ 7 replies \ @IamSINGLE 6 Aug
Haha! The soldiers must be happy that they are going home but they will be informed midway to head towards Israel!!
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11 sats \ 6 replies \ @TomK OP 7 Aug
You can also put it this way: in the middle of the American retreat, they are once again stopping at the current focal points of the geopolitical crises. but basically you can already see that Europeans and Americans are withdrawing from many regions. a shift in power is taking place here, the consequences of which we cannot yet foresee. Look how quickly the Russians, in particular, push into every vacuum left by the Americans, as well as in Niger or Syria. And they are always important raw material locations
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60 sats \ 5 replies \ @IamSINGLE 7 Aug
That makes huge sense. A power shift is definitely visible in places which are left by US and allies. I see that Afghanistan has been more and more inclined towards Russia and India after US withdrawal.
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11 sats \ 4 replies \ @TomK OP 7 Aug
what is completely underestimated is the future of the BRICS countries, which are positioning themselves as a kind of energy oligopoly. with over 90 interested parties, this will be an immensely powerful block in the future
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71 sats \ 3 replies \ @IamSINGLE 7 Aug
I agree again. While Russia when they imposed sanctions sold much of its energy storage through India and China. Both these countries made huge profits by supplying energy to Europe. Overall, the effects of sanctioning Russia backfired. I see this as a powerful statement made by Russia, India and China. Brazil, as we know, is already a superpower of South America. The power shift is definitely happening.
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11 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 7 Aug
In my opinion, one thing is clear: the Europeans will have to negotiate with Russia, China and the partner states. the diplomatic stance they are currently adopting in view of the war in Ukraine is untenable in the medium term! Europe is a continent lacking in energy and must show itself to be diplomatic and open on all sides, otherwise it will continue to go down the drain.
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71 sats \ 1 reply \ @IamSINGLE 7 Aug
Very true. But the question is - Will US let them do what you've just suggested? Also, the countries in EU show their reluctance to have any ties with China and Russia. They pretend as if they don't know about the lack of energy resources in EU.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 7 Aug
I have long professional experience with politicians from Brussels Berlin and the major capitals of the federal states in Germany. so I can tell you one thing: this caste lives in a bubble of its own. reality will find this bubble like the famous needle
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