The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is quietly undergoing a profound transformation. As European military deployments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have waned, and Russia has expanded its footprint through state-linked para-military structures, the United States appears to be recalibrating its strategic presence in the region. Emmanuel Dupuy, president of the Institute for Prospective […]
US shifts Sahel strategy to focus on trade and security This week’s visit to Mali by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, signals Washington’s renewed engagement in the Sahel. However, the visit underscores a strategic realignment rather than a traditional return. The new approach centers on three key pillars: a […]
why the us is prioritizing security ties with Sahel juntas over democracy AFP via Getty Images The United States is recalibrating its approach toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—that have recently pivoted away from traditional allies toward Russia. This strategic shift underscores Washington’s growing focus on counterterrorism and resource security in the […]
