How the Trump administration has changed foreign policy

About this episode

The episode discusses the changes in U.S. foreign policy in Africa under the Trump administration with insights from retired Major General Jami Shawley.

The Trump administration has made significant changes to the way it handles foreign affairs in Africa. A number of diplomats and military leaders have been dismissed or reassigned. We sit down with retired U.S. Army Major General Jami Shawley, who is coming to Rochester as a guest of the local chapter of the World Affairs Council. She discusses a range of issues facing the United States, particularly in Africa. In studio: Jami Shawley, retired U.S. Army major general --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .

People in this episode

Guest: Jami Shawley

Topics covered

• foreign policy
• Trump administration
• Africa
• diplomacy
• military leadership

Keywords

• Trump administration
• foreign affairs
• Africa
• diplomats
• military leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Affairs Council, WXXI

Places: Africa, United States, Rochester

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