Instability Drives Mauritania Toward the West - Geopolitical Futures

Geopolitical Futures

Instability Drives Mauritania Toward the West - Geopolitical Futures

In late April, Malian troops supported by Russian mercenaries reportedly pursued separatist fighters into neighboring Mauritania. When the incident was over, according to local media, 13 Mauritanian civilians were dead. Not satisfied with Mali’s denials or the outcome of direct talks between senior leaders, the Mauritanian military last week held unusual drills near the border […] The post Instability Drives Mauritania Toward the West appeared f…