West Africa's Sahel region is experiencing an alarming rise in military coups, dramatically reshaping the political landscape of the continent. In this enlightening discussion, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Savell, a renowned expert on global conflicts, to delve deep into the causes and consequences of these political upheavals. From the intricacies of regional power dynamics to the global implications of these coups, Dr. Savell provides an unparalleled insight into a continent on the brink. Whether you're a student of international relations, a concerned global citizen, or just curious about world events, this video offers a comprehensive understanding of the changing face of politics in West Africa. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth analyses. #WestAfrica #SahelCrisis #MilitaryCoups #AfricanPolitics #GlobalConflict" Guest Bio: Stephanie Savell is a public anthropologist who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars and policing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As Co-Director of Costs of War, she serves as editor of the project's research papers and executive director of operations. Savell's global map of U.S. counterterrorism operations has been featured by USA Today, BBC World News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. She has published in a number of academic journals, including American Ethnologist, media outlets such as The Guardian, Foreign Policy and Axios, and is co-author of "The Civic Imagination: Making a Difference in American Political Life" (Routledge, 2014). Her interviews have appeared on NPR's 1A, Vox's podcast Today, Explained, The Problem with Jon Stewart, C-SPAN Washington Journal and elsewhere. She earned her Ph.D. from Brown University.

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