The Gambia’s security dependence and the erosion of sovereignty: An analysis of the Bulock incident

Dr Malang Faye The 17 July 2026 incident at the Bulock Military Camp in Foni, The Gambia is not a routine border understanding between two neighbouring states.

This is a manifestation of the security dilemma that small states face when they invite external powers into their domestic sphere.

The Senegalese soldiers operating under the Ecowas […] ...