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This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies challenges the conventional narrative that youth unemployment and religious fanaticism are the primary drivers of young people joining armed jihadist groups in Mali. Based on interviews with 63 previously involved youths, the study identifies a complex interplay of 15 different factors—including protection, coercion, and state absence—and argues that generic 'radicalisation' frameworks often miss the local realities of engagement.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the criminal justice system and national security policies in Mali. It details the legal framework for fighting crime, the structure of the judiciary, the challenges of prison management, and the transition toward a 'human security' approach in national security governance.