In a dramatic escalation of violence, armed militants and separatists launched a series of coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday, marking one of the most significant offensives in recent years. The al-Qaida-linked
Olivia Santos covers international diplomacy, foreign policy, and global security issues. With a PhD in International Security from King's College London and fluency in Portuguese and Spanish, she brings academic rigor to her analysis of geopolitical developments. She previously worked at the International Crisis Group before transitioning to journalism.