Mali is becoming a test case for the next phase of Turkish influence in Africa. A coordinated offensive in April by militant Islamist groups exposed the limits of Russian security support and thus opened the door for Turkey to present itself as a more flexible partner. Ankara won’t replace Russia outright; Moscow still has personnel, […]
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