 We know that it's hard to stay up to date on USIP's latest publications, so we've challenged our teams to summarize their latest research in less than a minute. This is Briefly. The Western Sahel region, including Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mauritania, has been wracked by violence and coups over the last decade. The peace and security of this region is of vital interest to the United States and the world. A new report from USIP's senior study group for the Sahel recommends the United States provide a strong diplomatic leadership role and help accomplish these five points. Provide security support while recognizing Sahelian agency and crafting an independent U.S. strategic approach. Promote peace, stability, and democracy by deterring coups, facilitating peace talks and supporting democratic governance. Mork multilaterally by partnering with regional organizations and enhancing cooperation between the Sahel and the Maghreb. Promote human security by prioritizing human rights, civilian protection, and food security, fostering economic growth by investing in youth. Visit usip.org to learn more.