Ivory Coast’s Fourth-Term Election: What It Means for American Interests

The recent reelection of Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara to a fourth term, with an overwhelming 89.7% of the vote, deserves more scrutiny than the low-turnout announcement suggests. While the official narrative paints a picture of electoral success, deeper analysis reveals troubling questions about democratic legitimacy and the repercussions for American national security and economic interests.Is This a Victory or a Democratic Setback?Ouattara’s dominance in the results, combined with a voter turnout hovering around 50%, suggests widespread disengagement or possible disenfranchisement among Ivorian voters. Opposition candidates like Jean-Louis Billon received just fractions of the vote in an election where many...