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Russian Geo-Strategic and Economic Interests and Wagner Group’s Deployment in Libyan and Syrian Conflicts
Russian Geo-Strategic and Economic Interests and Wagner Group’s Deployment in Libyan and Syrian Conflicts Authors: Chibike David Obi; Frank-Collins Nnamdi Okafor; Onyebuchi Johnpaul Nduba Author Keywords: Russia, Wagner Group, Libyan conflicts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Strategic Blindness in the Sahel: Russian Influence and EU Security
This article examines the evolving security dynamics in the African Sahel and their implications for European Union (EU) security amid the expansion of Russian influence since 2021. It argues that the displacement of EU and Western actors by Russia has reshaped the regional security environment, generating a condition of strategic blindness for the EU, characterised by reduced situational awareness, limited intelligence access, and diminished capacity to shape developments on the ground. The study identifies key transnational threats affecting the EU, including terrorism and violent extremism, irregular migration, organised crime, illicit trafficking, and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The findings suggest that Russia’s growing presence has not stabilised the Sahel but has increased the opacity and complexity of these threats. The article concludes with policy recommendations to enhance EU resilience and strategic engagement in the region. Continue reading
Responding to unjust vis: confronting unjust proxy warfare
The existing literature on jus ad vim is dominated by discussion of the potentially justifiable uses of such measures. However, measures of vis are often abused and used unjustly, including Russia’s use of the Wagner Group as a proxy in Africa and its ‘grey zone’ operations in Ukraine. How should liberal actors respond to unjust vis? This article focuses on this question in relation to the unjust use of proxies. It considers the ethical principles that should govern responses to proxies, such as the Wagner Group, given their use to reduce domestic political costs and maintain plausible deniability globally. It considers two issues: whether sponsors or proxies should be the primary focus of responses, and whether ‘tit-for-tat’ proxy warfare is justifiable. The article then draws on this discussion to highlight general considerations for the ethics of responding to unjust vis. Continue reading
Wagner Group and Africa Corps
Wagner Group and Africa Corps Download Report The Wagner Group is a Russia-based private military company (PMC) comprised of a network of businesses and mercenary groups that operates across the globe.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More mystique than results: The legacy of Russia’s Wagner Group
More mystique than results: The legacy of Russia’s Wagner Group Ukraine By Travis Pike June 24, 2026 Wagner Group was one of the more mysterious and convoluted elements of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
russia Has Recruited Over 28,000 Foreigners for War, Using Deception and Pressure, With Yemenis Among Latest Targets
russia Has Recruited Over 28,000 Foreigners for War, Using Deception and Pressure, With Yemenis Among Latest Targets Svitlana Shcherbak Slanaverba@gmail.com September 20, 2026 762 A Black soldier in the russian military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate
18 September 2026 12:28 The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate Russia’s “African Corps” in Mali Russian Ministry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Forces Identify Foreign Mercenaries by Their SIM Cards
Russian Forces Identify Foreign Mercenaries by Their SIM Cards North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Alexey Khomyakov 04:01 18-09-2026 Russian forces identify foreign mercenaries in Ukrainian ranks by tracing foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Has Exposed a Scheme to Legalize and Recruit Foreign Mercenaries for the War Against Ukraine
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SERVICE OF UKRAINE УкрEng The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Has Exposed a Scheme to Legalize and Recruit Foreign Mercenaries for the War Against Ukraine 9/18/2026 The Foreign Intelligence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia plans to recruit at least 27 Yemenis for war against Ukraine
Russia plans to recruit at least 27 Yemenis for war against Ukraine September 19, 2026, 08:39 AM Play Video Russia plans to recruit Yemeni citizens to fight against Ukraine (Photo: Foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading