Senegal: Background and U.S. Relations

Arieff, Alexis

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Foreign policy;    Foreign relations - Senegal - U.S.;    Foreign relations - U.S.- Senegal;    Corruption in politics;    American economic assistance - Senegal;   

RP-ID  :  R41369
RP-ID  :  R41369_2012Feb20

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Some concerns regarding Senegal include the running of the current Senegalese President for a third term and U.S. financial assistance. The United States has viewed Senegal as an anchor of regional stability and a potential partner in combating transnational security threats, such as terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and maritime piracy. Senegal is a significant contributor of troops to international peacekeeping missions, and thousands of Senegalese peacekeepers have received U.S. training through the State Department's Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program. Congress plays a role in guiding U.S. policy toward Senegal through its authorization, appropriation, and oversight of foreign assistance and executive branch policies.