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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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)