In the Eye of the Storm: Mali’s Search for New Partners in 2022

... interests in the region are not. This could be a benchmark for future cooperation should Mai decide to reengage with France. The European Union and Economic Community of West African States is on equally bad footing with Mali in 2022. According to current ... ... arms deals with the Russian Federation or continues any purported military operations with the Russian PMC the Wagner Group. ECOWAS, and to a lesser extent, the G5 Sahel, appear to be more amenable to reproachment with Mali. For example, despite supporting ...