The Sahel region has experienced a series of coups since 2020 and continues to face mounting insecurity due to the prevalence of insurgent and terrorist groups. Meanwhile, the region’s interconnectedness with regional power brokers in the Maghreb and the rising influence of China, Russia and Gulf countries highlight the Sahel’s geostrategic relevance. Active in the region for a decade, the U.S. Institute of Peace works to prevent the spread of violent extremism, promote a peaceful return to civilian-led governments, and support regional dialogue. Across the Sahel region, USIP brokers agreements between and among political, religious and security officials and civil society leaders that identify options for stability and security.