James Barnett participates in a webinar hosted by Armed Conflict Location and Event Data to discuss the political pressure the United States has applied on Nigeria regarding the persecution of Christians. He assesses the US decision to conduct air strikes in Nigeria this past December and evaluates the rationale and regional impact.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping enter the hall during a signing ceremony on May 20, 2026, in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)