The article discusses how the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) integrate security and development more effectively in Africa. Topics include the potential for USAID and DOD collaboration in the field, the challenges facing DOD and USAID coordination and the risks associated with a closer USAID and DOD relationship. It also discusses what can be done to improve cooperation between USAID and DOD in Africa.