On Expertise and Africa with Judd Devermont
Episode notes
Judd Devermont is well-known for his work as the Senior Director for African Affairs under the Biden Administration; author of the U.S. Strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa; Director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); National Intelligence Officer for Africa... the list goes on and on. He's a legit expert, right!?
Judd might be surprisingly uncomfortable with that title, because in addition to holding all these fancy titles, he's also a history nerd of the highest order. He's humbled by all that he has learned, and all that he has not yet discovered. He's spent his life and career (which are nearly inseparable) pursuing his curiosity and passion, and he never wants to stop.
Listen in for Judd's reflections on everything from PacSun and Tom Clancy novels to the evolving role of Africa on the global stage.
And check out Judd's new Substack, Post Strategy, for an honest discussion on the tools and mechanics that drive U.S. Africa policy: https://poststrategy.substack.com