Interesting broad-sweep-of-history observation about the new #Sahel alliance, out of Jerusalem this morning: there was a time when South Africa and Rhodesia banded together to fight efforts to end white minority rule.
They too claimed to be fighting terrorism and foreign interference.
But Europe can't afford to let jihadism flourish in the Sahel. Eventually, its electorate will demand action – with or without consent from coup leaders.
Bluntly put, even the pretence of democracy will protect you against Europe, and maybe even the USA.
Even if your coup is the only way to overthrow an entrenched kleptocracy, the moment you are under military rule, it is far easier to convince Europeans that bombing you was really the only way.
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