What kind of threats does USAFRICOM work to deter?

• A. Transnational threats through military missions and strengthening defense capabilities of African nations.
• B. Nuclear deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.
• C. Arctic ice control missions.
• D. Counterspace operations in Europe.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is deterrence of transnational threats in Africa through military missions and strengthening the defense capabilities of African partner nations. USAFRICOM focuses on preventing or raising the costs of cross-border threats—like terrorism, organized crime, and illicit networks—by working with African militaries and security forces, conducting operations, training, and providing equipment. This builds capable, self-reliant partners and a robust regional security posture, making it harder for threats to take root and easier to disrupt them early. The other options describe missions in regions or domains outside Africa (nuclear deterrence in the Asia-Pacific, Arctic ice control, and counterspace operations in Europe), so they don’t align with USAFRICOM’s area of focus.