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    CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers

    Published on by David Isenberg

    CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers GENEVA (31 March 2021) – A group of UN experts* today expressed alarm at the increased recruitment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic create problems for democratic actors

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      Daniel Munday May 5th, 2021 Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic create problems for democratic actors Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Russia’s use of mercenary groups in conflict zones… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Suspect claims of Wagner mercenaries withdrawing from Libya

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    Suspect claims of Wagner mercenaries withdrawing from Libya Despite LNA statement that Wagner mercenaries left in January 2021, recent construction projects raise additional questions @DFRLab Apr 27 · 5 min read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia’s Strategic Transformation in Libya: A Winning Gambit?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russia’s Strategic Transformation in Libya: A Winning Gambit?   Russia’s Strategic Transformation in Libya: A Winning Gambit? Samuel Ramani Commentary, 28 April 2021 Unpacking the MENA, Russia, Libya, Middle East and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia, the Wagner Group, and the Issue of Attribution

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    Russia, the Wagner Group, and the Issue of Attribution by Jennifer Maddocks | Apr 28, 2021 Editor’s note: This week, the Modern War Institute and the Lieber Institute for Law and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Soviet Origins of Putin’s Mercenaries

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    The Soviet Origins of Putin’s Mercenaries Methods perfected during the occupation of Afghanistan are now in wide use among Russia’s corporate guns for hire Ruslan Trad Ruslan Trad is a journalist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community

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    2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community … Private military and security companies managed by Russian oligarchs close to the Kremlin extend Moscow’s military reach at low cost, allowing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Chad rebels trained by Russia march on heart of Africa

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    Chad rebels trained by Russia march on heart of Africa Samer al-Atrush, Tunis | Jane Flanagan Friday April 23 2021, 12.01am BST, The Times Mahamat Déby heads the junta CHEIK DIOUARA/REUTERS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Did Cambridge Analytica Collude With Russia’s Intelligence Services To Interfere in US Elections?

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    Did Cambridge Analytica Collude With Russia’s Intelligence Services To Interfere in US Elections? Wendy Siegelman 20 April 2021 Wendy Siegelman looks at new evidence about the US polling data handed to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    War By Other Means: Russia’s Use of Private Military Contractors at Home and Abroad

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    War By Other Means: Russia’s Use of Private Military Contractors at Home and Abroad By promoting instability in southeastern Ukraine and becoming involved in the Syrian civil war, the Kremlin has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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