Another coup has hit Africa, this time in Madagascar. While the dust has not yet settled, the instability on the “Big Island” has the potential to harm U.S. and allied critical mineral supply chains and alter Chinese, French, and Russian influence in the surrounding Indian Ocean. The U.S. and its partners should engage with and support the efforts of African institutions, such as the African Union (AU) and regional bodies, and avoid counterproductive over-retaliation.
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