US, Russia vie for influence in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
The United States is pursuing a pragmatic reset of relations with Mali and other Sahel juntas, prioritizing security and economic cooperation over democracy concerns.
US works to counter Russia in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
The United States is seeking a pragmatic reset with junta-led Mali, emphasizing sovereignty, regional security cooperation, and correction of past policy missteps over democracy criteria.
The United States is re-engaging with Mali and Sahel juntas, prioritizing pragmatic security and economic cooperation while downplaying democracy as a condition for ties.