The Backstory: France on the World Stage
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in an attempt to ease the standoff with…
Tracking the arrival of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali
The Wagner Group—a Russian private military company (PMC) linked to the Kremlin, Ministry of Defense (particularly the Main Intelligence Directorate, or GRU),…
France pushes EU toward Mali exit over junta’s Russia ties
By Samy Adghirni , Chiara Albanese , and Katarina Hoije Macron’s officials are lobbying allies to quit the West African…
Middle East arms race: What weapons is UAE buying and why?
•The UAE is looking to bolster its air defence with purchases from South Korea, Israel and France – and its…
Mali accuses France of spying, dividing country as tension heightens
Mali has accused France’s military of deliberately dividing the West African country and of committing espionage during its fight against…
As relations fray, Mali accuses France of splitting country, spying
Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga,
Ukraine: Germany, France on diplomatic pivot to Washington and Moscow as UK, Turkey step up defence efforts
In meeting with Putin, with Ukraine issue looming large, French president says he hopes to find answers to security issues…
Interview: France responsible for Mali’s security situation, economic woes–Prime Minister
Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga
Tensions with Mali are jeopardizing Macron’s EU Defense ambitions
By Dave Keating As Europeans wait with bated breath to see whether Russian President Vladimir Putin authorizes an invasion of…