'A common enemy, but not a common project': A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Mali is facing its most serious security challenge in years as jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists launch coordinated attacks and tighten a blockade around the capital, Bamako, increasing pressure on the country’s military rulers. The latest escalation, however, raises fresh questions about the strength of the alliance between the two groups.