Resumen de The Sahel, the target for a new Caliphate
This master's thesis investigates the growing problem of jihadist terrorism in the Sahel, focusing on the Liptako Gourma region, known as the tri-border region between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. It explores how the combination of misrule, state fragility and the presence of external actors, such as the Wagner mercenaries group, contribute to a volatile security environment and enable the proliferation of terrorism and organised crime. Through a geostrategic examination, this study demonstrates that, despite numerous international stabilisation projects and missions, jihadist violence remains a pervasive threat, exacerbated by the inability of states in the region to effectively control their territory and ensure the wellbeing of their populations. The research underlines the need for a comprehensive approach that not only addresses the military and security aspects, but also the underlying causes of instability, such as the deep social and humanitarian crisis or ethnic problems, in order to achieve lasting peace in the Sahel
