Media Tip Sheets

Expert Available to Discuss Niger’s Coup

Wednesday, August 2, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette
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Sean McFate

As the Niger crisis deepens, Sean McFate, a professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and author of The New Rules of War: How America Can Win — Against Russia, China, and Other Threats, is available to discuss Niger’s coup. He says:

  • “Niger’s coup fits perfectly with Prigozhin and the Wagner Group’s business model, so we should expect a possible play there” (He can explain more on the business model).
  • “What Niger and Prigozhin do or don’t do will provide insight into what’s going on with Putin and Prigozhin.”

If you’d like to speak with Professor McFate, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu.