On Friday, October 30, at 9:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense program, part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, hosted a conversation with General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, the seventh commander of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), on his priorities in advancing US security interests across the African continent. This event is part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s flagship Commanders Series, supported by Saab.
Anderson joined the Atlantic Council to share insights into the evolving security landscape in Africa and USAFRICOM’s role in addressing it. He explored how the command is adapting its posture and resources amid intensifying strategic competition and shifting defense priorities.
Featuring
General Dagvin R. M. Anderson
7th Commander of USAFRICOM,
United States Air Force
Welcome remarks
Michael Andersson
Head of Strategic Partnerships and International Affairs,
Saab, Inc.;
Board Director,
Atlantic Council
Moderated by
Joe Costa
Director, Forward Defense,
Atlantic Council
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