The United States and the nations of the Gulf of Guinea sit at the doorstep of tremendous opportunity. The region's vital resources offer legitimate solutions to American energy requirements and could be the engine that starts West and Central Africa on a path toward increased stability. Despite the vast economic possibilities, the Gulf of Guinea is an area marked with widespread maritime instability. Piracy and illegal fishing account for millions of revenue dollars lost each year. The threat of terrorism and illegal trafficking push the region further into distress. Building a cooperative environment aimed at achieving maritime security galvanizes shared interests and promotes strategic partnerships, bridging a new era of American and African cooperation.
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