This past February, the U.S most recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Somalia to build five new military bases in the East African Nation, valued at over $100 million. The U.S. has a long history of providing military aid to Somalia including through the training and advising of the Somali Armed Forces. However, Volume XLVIII staff editor Emily Jones argues that the Congressional authorizations for this type of military spending and direct support are too broad, and will lead the United States into more entanglements in irregular conflicts and potential long-term quagmires.
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