InterRegional for Strategic Analysis

InterRegional for Strategic Analysis, in cooperation with the Sahel Academy for Peace and Security Studies in Mali, convened a closed roundtable discussion entitled "Sahel Threats: The UAE's Role in Addressing Terrorist Threats in West Africa" on 16 June 2026. The event was held as part of efforts to advance the research partnership between the two institutions and to facilitate an expert dialogue on the evolving security, political, and development dynamics in the Sahel and their implications for the security of West Africa and broader regional stability. The discussion was guided by a central question: how should terrorist threats in the Sahel be understood, given that they are a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by state fragility, organized crime, international competition, and development challenges? It also explored the role of the United Arab Emirates as a partner in promoting security, stability, and sustainable development across West Africa. InterRegional Dialogues is an occasional publication series issued by InterRegional for Strategic Analysis in cooperation with its partner think tanks and institutions. It highlights the key insights and perspectives shared by participants during joint roundtable discussions and events on priority regional and international issues. The series aims to provide in-depth analysis of current developments, assess their potential trajectories, and contribute to informed public debate on these issues.Accordingly, the joint publication can be accessed via the following link: <a href="https://dd8tm5zo9pl5p.cloudfront.net/media/link-1787292756504.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 110, 253);">Download</a>