Tag Archives: Mali

On Security Dilemmas In West Africa

Posted on August 6, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the truths that is often neglected when it comes to the cultivation of militaries is that generally speaking, militaries tend to be skilled in one of two areas: either being used as political pieces in internal conflicts, or … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Cruelest Journey

Posted on March 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Cruelest Journey:  600 Miles To Timbuktu, by Kira Salak Although the nation of Mali does not often cross my radar as an interesting place to read about, is a desperately poor country to boot [1], as someone who likes … Continue reading →

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Mali’s Free Radical Problem

Posted on February 3, 2012 by nathanalbright

In a previous post on the subject of Libya’s lack of cohesion [1], I warned that the breakup of Libya would threaten neighboring nations with problems due to the “free radical” nature of the Tuareg problem in those nations. Even … Continue reading →

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