A short analysis from Raffaello Pantucci, newly based at RUSI (London):
The French assault on militant jihadists in Mali reflects a recognition in Paris that the long-brewing Islamist trouble in North Africa is something that has started to spiral out of control, and has potential to have a direct impact within France.
Link:http://www.rusi.org/analysis/comment.../#.UPfVmaF-xEB