Tag: Mali
The French Exodus From Africa: Has It Helped Democracy
Was the criticism of France’s presence in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger more about national pride than about fostering true democratic development…
Niger Is A Reminder That the War in Ukraine Is Not About a Fight for Democracy
The latest sequence of events in Niger is a reminder that the war in Ukraine (and sanctions against Russia) is not about a fight for democracy…
Is Mali The French Version Of Afghanistan (With Some Caveats)?
Many are wondering whether French President Emmanuel Macron’s entanglement in the Sahel is analogous to the troubles that foreign powers have faced in Afghanistan. The Wagner Group (and Russia) will likely determine the answer…
