Exploring the structural causes of conflict in mali and strategies to prevent an escalation of the situation

As per the definition of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Mali in Africa is a fragile state which is characterized by weak governance and vulnerability to conflict. The current situation is extremely grim with violent attacks committed by terrorists, various armed groups and there is emergence of a fusion group of terrorists and self-defense forces. The Malian situation underlines how illicit economies have reshaped political and armed mobilization in the country. This paper looks extensively on the different deep structural causes which are responsible for the current conflict situation in Mali and also tries to explore strategies to prevent escalation of these crises.