Did the **Alliance of Sahel States (AES)** just walk into the same geopolitical trap that countries like **Iran** and **Venezuela** experienced?
In this video, we break down the rapidly changing political landscape in West Africa and examine whether the emerging alliance between **Mali**, **Burkina Faso**, and **Niger** could lead to the same economic and geopolitical consequences seen in other nations that challenged Western influence. The **AES** was formed after these countries left **Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)** and expelled Western military forces, while increasingly strengthening partnerships with countries like **Russia** and **China**. ([Wikipedia][1])
But history raises important questions. When nations such as Iran and Venezuela shifted alliances and challenged global power structures, they faced sanctions, economic isolation, and political pressure. Could the same thing happen to the **Alliance of Sahel States**, or is the world entering a new multipolar era where African countries can chart an independent path?
In this discussion we explore:
* The real goals behind the **AES alliance**
* Why Russia and China are becoming key partners in the Sahel
* Whether Western sanctions or pressure could follow
* What this means for the future of **West Africa** and the **Sahel region**
This conversation goes beyond headlines and looks at the deeper geopolitical strategy shaping Africa’s future.
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