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Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa?

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Report Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa? Russia’s Wagner Group has its eyes on Mali. It fits a pattern of Russian interference in Africa. By Amy Mackinnon, a national security and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics Possible deal with private security firm reflects ongoing political shift in Mali and changing dynamics in its ties with two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The appetite of the Wagner Group for Mali has resurrected the debate on “Private Military Companies”​ (PMCs) in armed conflicts.

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The appetite of the Wagner Group for Mali has resurrected the debate on “Private Military Companies”​ (PMCs) in armed conflicts. Published on September 30, 2021 David HORNUS Founder Managing Director chez… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenaries in Great Power Competition: Strategic Supermen or Weak Link?

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Russian Mercenaries in Great Power Competition: Strategic Supermen or Weak Link? admin 2021-03-09 Year Published 2021 Language 英语 Country 美国 Field 资源环境 Abstract in English Along with China, Iran, and North… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali to Hire Wagner Group to Fight Terrorists as the EU Draws a Red Line Against Russia

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Mali to Hire Wagner Group to Fight Terrorists as the EU Draws a Red Line Against Russia by Steve Balestrieri 2 days ago Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic (AFP)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group

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Contract woes Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group By Jeune Afrique Posted on Friday, 17 September 2021 17:54 One of Touadéra’s bodyguards, from the Russian company Sewa Security,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Could Russian mercenaries hasten French departure from Mali?

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COLUMN-Could Russian mercenaries hasten French departure from Mali? by Reuters Friday, 17 September 2021 15:10 GMT About our Humanitarian Crises coverage From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s New Army

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From: Intelligence Project <info@belfercenter.hks.harvard.edu> Friday, September 17, 2021 1:32 PM You’re invited – Intelligence Project Series: Russia’s New Army Join the Intelligence Project for a seminar discussing the transition of Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources

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September 13, 202111:28 AM EDTLast Updated 5 days ago Africa EXCLUSIVE Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources By John Irish and David Lewis   4 minute read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali

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September 15, 20214:46 AM EDTLast Updated 3 days ago World France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali Reuters 1/2 French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian speaks during a news… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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