Are the USA starting another military intervention in Mali?

The United States may be on the verge of another military intervention, this time in Mali, according to advanced plans reportedly obtained by The Washington Post. The West African nation, situated in the Sahel region, could become the eighth country where U.S. forces might be deployed during President Donald Trump's tenure.

This potential action stands in stark contrast to Trump's 2024 campaign promises and his electoral mandate, which emphasized scaling back U.S. global involvement. He had frequently criticized his predecessors for overextending the nation's role as a "world police."

The report suggests that the Trump administration is considering assisting the military junta in Mali in their fight against jihadist groups. Bamako, the capital, is currently facing threats from multiple terrorist organizations, highlighting the volatile security situation in the region.

The prospect of intervention raises questions about the consistency of U.S. foreign policy and Trump's commitment to his non-interventionist platform, especially given his past criticisms of similar military engagements abroad.