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The end of the Malian exception?

Posted on March 28, 2025 by brucewhitehouse

Mali is a land of rich cultural diversity, this much is certain. The country’s population comprises dozens of ethnic and language groups, from Khassonke in the west to Bwa in the east, and from Tuareg in the north to Senoufo … Continue reading →

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How did Mali get here? (Part 2: From military rule to multiparty politics)

Posted on May 9, 2017 by brucewhitehouse

Introduction: This post is the second in a series reviewing Mali’s modern history and present trajectory. Subsequent posts will survey the distinct but overlapping analyses of Mali’s postcolonial development. As I work to improve my draft for publication, I invite … Continue reading →

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How did Mali get here? (Part 1: Echoes of decolonization)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by brucewhitehouse

Introduction: Recently I’ve been drafting a brief overview of Mali’s modern history and present trajectory. The aim is to excavate the long-term political, economic, and historical underpinnings of Mali’s ongoing instability. This post is the first in a series on … Continue reading →

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