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Why the world should watch Mali

Mali has undergone periods of rebellion, reconciliation and reconstruction four times since gaining independence from France in 1960. But this time – since 2012 – conflict is turning heads and spiraling out of control. The global community,…

Assessing European geopolitics in Libya

European powers seem to agree on a shared vision for Libya: a functioning state with which they can do business, and one that is capable of ensuring control of its own borders. Yet, caught up with their own geopolitical interests in Libya…