Ulf Laessing
Ulf Laessing is the director of the Sahel programme at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a German think tank, where he focuses on geopolitical issues in the Sahel region. He has provided analysis on the effectiveness of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), commenting on its decline and the implications for regional security in light of Niger's recent decision to withdraw from the force.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Totals | 2 | 76,540,633 | 23,765 | $3,400,000 | 1,175$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Ulf Laessing expressed concerns about the risks faced by Europeans in Niger.
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United Kingdom:
Ulf Laessing, the Bamako-based director of the Sahel programme at Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a German thinktank, said the force was never that effective.
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