JNIM is emerging as the most powerful al-Qaeda affiliate, although this status is relative given al-Qaeda's overall diminished influence and operational capacity. The historical context of U.S. foreign policy has largely overlooked Africa’s strategic importance. This exclusion contributes to a lack of awareness regarding threats like JNIM, which is gaining strength in the region but remains overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and China. Recent events have further dropped African security concerns off the Western radar, limiting serious discussion on the implications of JNIM's activities.
JNIM is likely the most powerful al-Qaeda affiliate, but this designation is relative, as al-Qaeda's influence and operational capacity have diminished significantly.
Africa has long sat outside the strategic view of the West, leading to its perceived lack of global consequence compared to regions like the Middle East.
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