Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau Undermines Regional Stability and Fuels Criminal Networks
The military overthrow of Guinea-Bissau’s president jeopardizes democratic order and regional security, opening doors for criminal enterprises to strengthen their foothold along critical international drug routes.
The recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló exposes once again the fragility of governance in one of West Africa’s most volatile states. As Embaló fled to Senegal under the protection of its government, this power grab not only destabilizes Guinea-Bissau internally but also threatens broader regional security—a concern resonating deeply with America's strategic interests.Why Does This Instability Matter to America?Guinea-Bissau’s location on the Atlantic coast makes it a pivotal corridor for cocaine trafficking from Latin America into Europe. The country’s chronic political chaos and recurring coups create a vacuum exploited by transnational criminal networks. When...
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