Achieving Peace in Northern Mali

This report examines the prospects for stabilization in Mali following the political and military crisis that began in 2012. To this end, it examines Mali s peace settlements since the early 1990s to identify flaws and successes. The report also explores whether Mali s neighbor Niger owes its current stability to a more favorable context, shrewd policies, or sheer luck, and whether it might offer a model of resilience for Mali."