Carly Laywell

About Carly Laywell

Carly Laywell is a graduate research assistant at the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program (MonTREP)​. A former diplomat, her current research interests include terror finance and the the national security implications of immigration.


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Opinion: What China's Investment in Africa Means for U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts

Opinion: What China’s Investment in Africa Means for U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts

Reuters Photo via Al Jazeera

Reuters Photo via Al Jazeera

The massive influx of Chinese immigrants and investment in Africa pose significant obstacles to U.S. development and counterterrorism efforts in the region. By preying upon the vulnerabilities of Africa’s many rentier states, Chinese endeavors exacerbate existing tensions over scarce natural resources, buttress corrupt regimes, and further entrench the status quo that has proven a fertile breeding ground for Islamist extremism. Read More