Alex Thurston
Associate professor of political science and author specializing in North Africa and the Sahel, appearing on the episode to discuss the conflict in Mali and related regional dynamics.
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May 1, 2026 • 59min
News - Iran Talks Collapse, UAE Leaves OPEC, Mali Rebels Seize Kidal
Alex Thurston, associate professor and North Africa/Sahel specialist, discusses Mali’s dramatic April offensive and the seizure of Kidal. He outlines why Kidal matters politically. He explains FLA and JNIM cooperation, fuel blockades and pressures on Bamako. He assesses the junta’s weakening position and regional responses.
