Departure of Yank Troops From African Strongholds Undercuts America’s Soft Power, Former World Bank President Warns
‘Peace through strength requires military power, global respect, and strong economic growth,’ David Malpass tells the Sun. ‘The U.S. is falling short in each area and needs to plot a new course.’

American troops will soon withdraw from counterterrorist strongholds in Niger and Chad, paving the way for Russia and China to tighten their grip on the continent while accelerating the decline of Washington’s “soft power,” the former head of the World Bank, David Malpass, tells the Sun.
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