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A Conflict That Time Forgot

Rising tensions between Morocco and the Polisario Front come at the worst time for parties to the Western Sahara conflict.

· November 24, 2020
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Can Mauritania Protect Its Political Stability?

Will the Mauritanian president manage to keep the country’s political transition on track by fending off his predecessor’s attempts to sneak back into office?

· September 17, 2020
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Mauritania’s Economic and Social Ambitions Collide: The Story of Diawling Park

While a resource-rich economy might be in Mauritania’s grasp, the benefits are unlikely to be enjoyed by all.

· August 6, 2020
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Keeping Terrorism at Bay in Mauritania

The story of Mauritania’s transformation from the weakest link in the crisis-ridden Sahel to one of its most resilient is instructive.

· June 16, 2020
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Salafism in the Maghreb
January 9, 2020

A dynamic region amidst great change, the Maghreb is also home to the conservative, literalist interpretation of Islam known as Salafism, which has emerged as a major social and political force.

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A Different Type of Alliance

The G5 Sahel Joint Force shows that improvised security initiatives are becoming more common in Africa.

· April 9, 2019