Summary -- Influence and instability in Mali -- Things fall apart -- Mali's battle lines -- Algeria's man in the Azawad -- Algeria's geopolitical posture -- Algeria's reticence -- Securing borders -- To intervene or not to intervene -- Conclusion
Summary
As the crisis in Mali threatens to grow into a full-fledged regional security and humanitarian nightmare, nervous neighboring countries are looking to Algeria to lead a conflict management effort. In many ways Algeria has always wanted recognition as a regional leader. Yet, Algiers worries about being dragged into a Saharan quagmire and seems reluctant or unable to maintain stability in its backyard. Both the country's neighbors and the West are questioning Algeria's decision not to take a more active role in Mali
Notes
"October 2012."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-30)
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Carnegie, viewed October 31, 2012)
