In Mali, Russia Faces Its Saigon Moment
Bordering seven countries of West and North Africa, massive Mali is a linchpin for Russia’s big power aspirations in the region.
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JAMES BROOKE
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
James Brooke is a Contributor for the Sun.
Mr. Brooke has traveled to about 100 countries reporting for the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Voice of America. He reported from Russia for eight years and from Ukraine for six years, coming home in 2021.
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