International relations between Mali and Afghanistan

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The relation between Mali and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Mali

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Mali Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Bamako
Population 20 250 833
Land Area (sq km) 1 220 190
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 59 years

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. The country is mostly desert or semi-arid, with a population of about 19 million people. Mali has a long history of political instability and conflict, with several coups and periods of military rule since it gained independence from France in 1960. In 2012, a rebellion in the north of the country led to the overthrow of the government and the declaration of an independent state called Azawad. However, the rebellion was unsuccessful and the region was eventually re-integrated into Mali. Since 2013, Mali has faced a number of challenges, including an ongoing insurgency in the north and central regions, ethnic tensions, and economic difficulties. In 2015, a peace agreement was signed between the government and armed groups in the north, but the situation remains fragile and outbreaks of violence continue to occur. Mali is also grappling with the consequences of climate change, with desertification and drought affecting large parts of the country. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the country, with high levels of poverty and limited healthcare infrastructure making it particularly vulnerable.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 1.92 bigger than the population of Mali (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Mali: 20 250 833).

The Mali's land area is 1.87 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Mali: 1 220 190, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Mali is situated 51 places below in the ranking (position 109).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Mali maintains contact with 17 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Mali, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Mali vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Mali vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 74.7% probability.

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