Congo’s Fragile Peace Deal Reveals Deep Flaws in Regional Security Strategy

As the world watches tense negotiations unfold in Doha, the draft peace deal aimed at ending Congo’s brutal conflict with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels lays bare a troubling reality: international diplomacy is prioritizing fragile ceasefires over durable security solutions that protect national sovereignty across the region. The proposed agreement, brokered by Qatar and backed by U.S. efforts, intends to reinstate government control over rebel-held territories after years of bloodshed claiming millions of lives. But President Felix Tshisekedi’s dissatisfaction with the draft signals serious shortcomings—how long can Washington and its allies afford to embrace half-measures while violent armed groups continue operating...