Ahmedou M'bareck Limam

Strategic and security studies expert

A Mauritanian strategist and academic born in 1967, Ahmedou M'bareck Limam has broad experience in political and military analysis and in intelligence. He combines in-depth academic training with field experience in the military and political spheres, enabling him to offer innovative and balanced strategic solutions.

He has a proven record in leadership, complex decision-making and electoral campaign management, and has taken part in numerous studies and research projects on Sahel issues. He now heads the Deyloul Center for Strategic Studies, reflecting his deep knowledge of regional and international affairs.

Whoever fails to secure their country's interests on paper will eventually lose them on the ground, whatever the sacrifices made in the field.

Areas of expertise

Political and military analysis

Security and intelligence reporting

Sahel security issues

Academic and strategic research

Leadership and decision-making

Electoral campaign management

Career and contributions

Current role

2024 President of the Deyloul Center for Strategic Studies (approved on June 3, 2024)

Academic background

In progress Master's degree (M2) on “War Without Bullets: Features of Soft Power in Contemporary Conflicts”
1990 – 1991 Master's degree (maîtrise) in economics, management option
1987 Baccalaureate in natural sciences

Military career

1992 – 1994 Officer cadet
1994 Promoted to second lieutenant
1999 Top of the captains' course
Several intelligence courses at the Umm al-Rumman intelligence school, Jerash (Jordan)
Head of the Armed Forces documentation unit (Second Bureau), preparing the briefing for the Presidency of the Republic

Political experience

2006 Parliamentary elections, Aleg constituency: 49% of the vote in the second round
2007 Campaign director for Ahmed Ould Daddah in the Brakna region

Administrative and financial experience

2020 – 2025 Commercial and Financial Director of a fish import company (from Mauritania and Morocco to Mali), February 2020 to March 2025
- Oversaw commercial operations and cross-border distribution
- Managed relations with financial partners and suppliers
- Drew up financial plans and monitored regional financial performance
2018 – 2019 Deputy Administrative and Financial Director, Ibn Sina Clinic, Nouakchott, January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019
- Managed the budget and procurement
- Oversaw accounts and payroll
- Supported the development of the administrative and organisational structure

Vision and goals

Develop a Mauritanian school of thought specialised in strategic studies
Help shape a comprehensive strategic vision for security in the Sahel
Establish a regional centre training young leaders in leadership and political analysis
Keep influencing public policy through research and strategic planning
Strengthen the link between academic and field work to design effective, sustainable policies

Published analyses

Media appearances

Guest on the « Moubtada » programme on Sahara 24
President of the Deyloul Center for Strategic Studies: Al-Aqsa Flood – Trajectories and Repercussions
President of the Deyloul Center for Strategic Studies: Al-Aqsa Flood Swept Away the Bastions of Western Values

Languages

Arabic: native language
French: good command

Interests

Specialised reading in strategic and political thought
Military history and the analysis of classic battles
Writing articles and political analyses
Taking part in intellectual forums and academic debates
Following regional and international geopolitical and security developments

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