The Stimson Center published on 26 January 2024 a study titled "China's Conflict Resolution and Mediation Approach in Mali" by Lina Benabdallah, Wake Forest University.
The study examines the drivers of China's cautious approach to conflict resolution and mediation in the Sahel region with a case study of Mali. The author argues that China seeks to avoid diplomatic entanglements with Western powers while protecting its economic and security interests.
