Mozambique: Amid Mozambique’s Spiraling Crisis, What Role Can the U.S. Play?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A flawed election sparked violence and highlighted Mozambicans frustration with one-party rule.
• A return to war in Mozambique would lead to immense suffering and threaten U.S. interests.
• The U.S. can leverage its substantial investments in the country to help resolve the situation

Since its October general election, Mozambique has been experiencing spiraling, deadly political violence. Many Mozambicans, including the leading opposition candidate, saw the victory of the ruling…