Military Capabilities to Meet the Multidomain Challenges of Mali National Sovereignty Since the 2012 Security Crisis
Abstract
Mali was one of the greatest empires in West Africa during the first twelve centuries and, in 1960, it gained its independence from France. Since then, security of the Republic has suffered from numerous crises such as repetitive rebellion and coups d'tats. Consequences from the 2010 turmoil in Libya has had a tremendous impact on not only Mali's security, but other Saharan states. Since its 2012 security crisis, the Republic has faced one of the darkest moments in its history. Sixty percent of the northern part of the country was occupied by Tuareg insurgents and other terrorist groups. Overall the March 2012 coup in the south created chaos. The author analyses Malian security challenges using the instruments of national power. The objective of this research was to examine Malian military response to these different crises, determine adequate military capabilities in the short-, mid-, and long-term, and made recommendations to achieve long-term peace. Analysis determined the acquisition of new, high-tech mobility and communications equipment, combined with the development of well-trained professional soldiers will fill the Malian short- and mid-term security requirements. Long-term peace and reconciliation may be achieved through the sincere application of the conditions contained in the Algiers agreement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1125020
Entities
People
- Issa Tangara
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College