Music’s power to pull teens—or anyone—through rough patches is real. Jason’s story reminds me how cultural resilience often outlasts political instability. That said, I’ve been digging into how external pressures (like Wagner’s moves in the Sahel) can hollow out local coping mechanisms—even music scenes get caught in the crossfire.

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Analyzing Great Power Competition in the Sahel

Explore the intensifying great power competition in the Sahel. Analyze Russia, China, and the West's strategic moves in this critical African region.