About this episode

The episode discusses Al-Qaeda's alliance with Tuareg rebels and its impact on the conflict in Mali, highlighting the challenges faced by Russian-backed forces.

Al-Qaeda’s alliance with Tuareg rebels is reshaping Mali’s war, overwhelming Russian-backed forces and threatening state collapse. Discover the explosive conflict, hidden alliances, and geopolitical consequences unfolding across the Sahel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• Al-Qaeda
• Mali conflict
• Tuareg rebels
• Russian troops
• geopolitical consequences
• state collapse

Keywords

• Al-Qaeda
• Mali
• Tuareg rebels
• Russian troops
• geopolitics
• Sahel
• conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Al-Qaeda, Tuareg rebels, Russian-backed forces

Places: Mali, Sahel

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