https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/20/chasing-jihadists-in-mali-with-the-french/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:25:31 -0400<![CDATA[Politicians in Paris are still speaking as though Mali can be won on the cheap and quick—with a drawdown in March from the 4,000 French troops here now, and a pullout after hypothetical elections in July. At that point, a trained-up Malian army and other African forces theoretically will handle the country&#8217;s security.]]>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:30:28 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/20/chasing-jihadists-in-mali-with-the-french-n100291