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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus
“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus Иллюстрация с сайта сила-родины.рф Recruiters seeking Belarusian citizens to participate in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia
Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia photos 21.05.2026 16:44 Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War held a meeting with media representatives from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure
Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure Russia’s Africa Corps are unable to stop advance of terrorists and FLA rebel group By ADFMay 19, 20264 Mins Read The joint operation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says
Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says French FM Jean-Noël Barrot calls Russia “largely defeated” in Africa—as its Africa Corps flees Kidal and Mali’s junta cries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake RT.com 18 May 2026, 14:04 GMT+10 The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield A Colombian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies
The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies Mike Bamigboye Nov 6 2024 AfricaPMCsPrivate securityWagner Group If the increasing engagement of Russian private military companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat
Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat May 11, 2026, 06:02 AM Malian soldiers on patrol after an attack on Mali’s main military base,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking?
Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in its War Against Ukraine You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine FIDH: Russia has recruited 27,000 citizens from 130 countries, including many Cubans. “It is very possible that Nicaraguans are being sent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France France’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading