https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/16/u-s-weighs-military-support-for-frances-campaign-against-mali-militants/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Obama administration is considering significant military backing for France’s drive against al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali, but its support for a major ally could test U.S. legal boundaries and stretch counterterrorism resources in a murky new conflict.]]>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:00:49 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/16/u-s-weighs-military-support-for-frances-campaign-against-mali-militants-n99262