From Niger’s coup to the Sahel’s jihadist threat: A complex path ahead for the EU

Kawsar Laanani argues that the Niger coup wasn’t entirely surprising and has created a potential opening for jihadist groups within the region to amplify their influence. The EU, which had been a steadfast partner for Niger for a decade, now faces a critical decision: recalibrate its strategy or persist with its liberal peace agenda and well-trodden path of hard security measures.