Assessing the Causes of Strategic Realignment in Sahelian States

Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta hold a Russian flag in Niamey, Niger, 3 August 2023. The new junta copied its neighbours’ strategy and suspended all military collaboration with France less than 10 days after the coup in July 2023. Courtesy of Associate

There are several causes driving governments in the Sahel to realigning with non-Western partners such as Russia.

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Topics

• Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
• Conflict and Security

Regions and Country Groups

• The Sahel

WRITTEN BY

Dr Jack Watling

Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare

Military Sciences

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Dr Nina Wilén

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