THEORY
What are the two broad types of external involvement?
Direct and indirect involvement
What type of war is occurring in Yemen?
When did Mali gain its independence?
1960
In which two LUC majors does Dr. Ayo teach?
GED and WP
What is a hostile act?
States supporting a rebel group.
What happened in Yemen in 2014?
The Houthi rebels seized Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.
What is the name of the second french military operation in Mali?
Barkhane
What is the title of Dr. Ayo’s upcoming book?
Pillars of Peace
Do democracies increase the likelihood of rebel group being supported?
No
Who is Ali Abdullah Saleh?
Ali Abdullah Saleh was Yemen’s president from 1978 to 2012. He initially allied with the Houthis in the civil war but was killed by them in December 2017 after attempting to switch sides.
What are the immediate triggers of the Mali conflict?
Mass public discontent and mobilization, economic crisis, state weakness and loss of legitimacy.
What award did Dr. Ayo win in 2021?
Winner of the 2021 Leiden University Best Teacher of the Year Award!! and he's the fourth best teacher in the Netherlands, we are so lucky :)