Congo-Rwanda Rebel Deal: Empty Promises or Real Path to Peace for Eastern Congo?

In a deal brokered far from the blood-soaked fields of eastern Congo, government officials and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signed a declaration of principles in Qatar promising an end to decades of brutal conflict. This agreement, hailed by some as a hopeful step forward, must be scrutinized through the lens of America’s strategic interests and our commitment to global stability that respects national sovereignty. Peace on Paper? Or Another Delay Tactic in Eastern Congo’s Endless War? The signing sets out promises for trust-building measures such as prisoner exchanges and restoring state authority across rebel-held regions. Yet, even at this early stage,...