Russia's Sahel intervention faces rising local resistance and strategic risks

Foreign Policy analysis argues Russia's military intervention in the Sahel, despite initial gains, is increasingly fragile due to local resentment and overstretch. The piece highlights that postcolonial West African populations view foreign occupation negatively, undermining Russia's long-term position. This matters as it signals potential instability in Russia's African strategy, which could affect regional security dynamics and Western counterterrorism efforts.