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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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)