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Andrew Swick

Latest articles by Andrew Swick

World Politics
Why were US soldiers even in Niger? America’s shadow wars in Africa, explained.Why were US soldiers even in Niger? America’s shadow wars in Africa, explained.
World Politics

American troops are fighting in multiple African countries without anyone back home really noticing.

By Phillip Carter and Andrew Swick