THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2022 5 September 2022 Volume 99, No. 7 Focus on Engagement with Africa 24 Much Cause for Worry: A Clear-Eyed Look at Africa It is time to put sentiment aside and look clearly at Africa through an objective lens. By Mark G. Wentling 28 A Brighter Future for Africa? U.S. policy needs to recognize the continent’s tremendous riches in resources and human capacity and help develop their potential. By Tibor Nagy 33 Great Expectations The administration’s vow to host the second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit this year has sparked hope that Washington will treat Africa as a strategic priority. Here’s what’s at stake. By Kendra L. Gaither 38 Higher Education and the New Scramble for Africa Investment in higher education is a vital component of effective and constructive U.S. engagement in a dynamic Africa. By Jonathan V. Ahlstrom 43 Kennedy, Nixon and the Competition for Mr. Africa, 1952-1960 John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon were the first American politicians of national rank to prioritize Africa— more than half a century ago. By Gregory L. Garland Feature 48 Helping Refugees in Poland One FS family member shares her “all-consuming” experience on temporary duty in Warsaw during the war in Ukraine. By Lilia Lally FS Heritage Retirement Supplement 52 The Short Diplomatic Career of Mordecai Manuel Noah In the 19th century, this ambitious American lived several lifetimes, including as a peddler, politician, publisher and even, albeit briefly, a U.S. diplomat. By Luciano Mangiafico 74 Retirement Planning: A Mid-Career Checklist Long before your retirement date there are steps to take. Here are the most important ones. By John K. Naland
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