Sahel: the armed forces training?
Paul AMARA, Consultant, Center for Strategies for Sahel-Sahara Security, Centre4s.org
The complexity and the earnestness of the fight against terrorism in the Sahel have transformed this region into a vast market for military training. Often occurring in the wake of arms sales, these transfers respond to the objectives and rationales of Sahelian armies and supplier countries, whether African states or international partners. Proposals come primarily from Russia, the United States, China, European countries, Iran, Turkey, and Morocco. One of the main challenges is aligning these achievements with the overall defense strategy of the concerned countries. Assessing their impact on the effectiveness of Sahelian armies is a major challenge!