There are only around 74,000 soldiers in the British Army, as opposed to 115,000 in the French Army. No wonder US tends to ignore UK and focus on the French as their preferred military partner in Africa.
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But even at that, the French are overextended. So its merely a matter of time before they pack up and leave much of the Sahel - or drastically scale back their operations.
If you think there's an "cavalry coming to save us from outside" - you are badly mistaken.
If you think there's an "cavalry coming to save us from outside" - you are badly mistaken.
Truth is, we're going to have to embrace state failure. It is a fact of life in our part of the world.
As for the rest of Europe, their only interest in the Sahel is to prevent migration northwards - they will send a token force 10s - 100s, to combat it. That's all.
As for the rest of Europe, their only interest in the Sahel is to prevent migration northwards - they will send a token force 10s - 100s, to combat it. That's all.
In contrast (to France and UK), the Turkish Army has 260,200 active personnel. Who knows? Maybe, they'll spot a geopolitical opportunity in the Sahel - but these are still early days.
But just know this, our leaders have sealed our fate - with 60 years of incompetent leadership.
But just know this, our leaders have sealed our fate - with 60 years of incompetent leadership.
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