The EU cannot limit itself to reacting. A comprehensive security approach is needed, combining migration control with investment in political and economic stability
Andrew Lebovich warns about the lack of a comprehensive European strategy for West Africa
Tchiani’s criticism of Bazoum’s approach and of how security partnerships have worked in the past will certainly make the U.S., France and the European Union uneasy
Andrew Lebovich on the coup in Niger
French President Emmanuel Macron outlined a new “framework for security cooperation” as part of a new approach to relations with African countries
Andrew Lebovich analyses how France shifts gears in the Sahel region as Russia’s influence grows
French forces eliminated a significant number of jihadist fighters and leaders, operating under incredibly difficult circumstances and at high risk
Andrew Lebovich comments on the withdrawal of French forces from Mali
Andrew Lebovich is quoted by Liberation on Al-Qaeda in Mali
Andrew Lebovich joins FRANCE 24 to put the French withdrawal from Mali in greater perspective
Andrew Lebovich speaks about the coup in Burkina Faso and other similar ones to hit the region
The militant groups in Burkina Faso are divided between those that are affiliated with al-Qaida and the fighters that are affiliated with the Islamic State
Andrew Lebovich is a guest on the Global Dispatches Podcast to speak about the coup in Burkina Faso
The difficulties Europe and in particular France have faced in reining in jihadist groups in the Sahel has provided an opportunity for Russia to expand its security cooperation, particularly in Mali
Andrew Lebovich on a potential Russian intervention in Burkina Faso
People are concerned that any political collapse or weakening would have significant a impact not just for other Sahelian countries but for coastal West African countries, as well
Andrew Lebovich is interviewed by France24 on the coup in Burkina Faso