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Anti-riot police officers on April 8 in front of the Algerian Embassy in Bamako, Mali. While a full-scale military conflict remains very unlikely, Mali's legal challenge against Algeria ensures that diplomatic and security friction will define the relationship for the foreseeable future.

While a full-scale military conflict remains very unlikely, Mali's legal challenge against Algeria ensures that diplomatic and security friction will define the relationship for the foreseeable future.

Mali's ICJ Case Against Algeria Will Deepen Diplomatic Standoff in the Sahel

Mali's ICJ Case Against Algeria Will Deepen Diplomatic Standoff in the Sahel | RANE

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Mali's legal case against Algeria for shooting down a drone will further worsen diplomatic ties, very likely staying below the threshold of a broader military conflict but hampering security and intelligence cooperation that portends future border incidents.

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Mali's ICJ Case Against Algeria Will Deepen Diplomatic Standoff in the Sahel

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