The announcement of the Tunisian Ministry of Defenseon August 29, following the visit of a delegation from the American Congress, confirmed a reality that Webdo had already anticipated on July 31: Tunisia is now established as a nerve center of the United States security strategy in North Africa and in the Sahel.
A highly symbolic visit
Conducted by Mike Lawler, president of the Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, and Ritchie Torres, member of the Financial Services Committee, the American delegation met the Minister of Defense Khaled Souheili in the presence of Ambassador Joey Hood.
Beyond the protocol, this visit illustrates a clear will: consolidate a long -term military partnership and give it a new strategic depth.
The 2020-2030 roadmap: a cooperation base
Tunisia and the United States are based on ancient military cooperation, initiated in 1958 with the creation of a mixed committee. The ministry’s press release recalls priority axes: training, training, logistical and operational support, fighting terrorism and cross -border crime.
But above all, he insists on the joint roadmap 2020-2030which aims to make Tunisia a Regional stability, training and training center. This ambition places the country at the heart of regional balances, between Mediterranean and Sahel.
A regional role recognized by Washington
The press release underlines the assessment of the congress for the central role of Tunisia in regional security. For Washington, Tunis is no longer just a bilateral partner, but A geopolitical pivot Capable of structuring extended cooperation, especially in the face of Sahelian and Mediterranean challenges.
July 31, Webdo already headlined: “” Between Algiers and Tripoli, Tunis becomes the pivot of the security strategy of the United States »». The formalization by the Ministry of Defense therefore only confirms this observation: Tunisia, long considered as a discreet link, is now a central actor in the American security projection in the region.
This dynamic asks an essential question: will Tunisia be able to transform this role into a real regional influence lever ?
Between Algiers, Tripoli and Washington, Tunis finds himself today in an unprecedented position: that of a pivotal country whose stability and training capacity could become a major geopolitical asset, but also increased responsibility in a volatile regional environment.
