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Wagner/Russian Troops Claims to Control Bakhmut Via NYT

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

Already bogged down in a perpetual ten-year war that has not yet captured a fully occupied oblast or reached any military objective, the Neo Russian Empire Putin envisioned he would have, akin to Peter the Great, is now rapidly taking heavy losses simultaneously in various regions akin to the last Tsar, Nicholas II. Time will tell if Vladimir Putin’s disastrous imperial ambitions will leave him in the same fate as Nicholas II.

Editorial Oct 07

A booby trapped AK-47 magazine.

Exploding Booby-Trapped Devices Are Not New. Here Is How the Russians Make Explosive AK-47 Magazines

Booby-Trapped AK-47 Magazines are beginning to show up in Ukraine. Here is how they are made and how they represent the calling card of a particular Russian unit operating in the country.

Featured Sep 19

Sudanese fighters ride in a vehicle in a military convoy accompanying the governor of Sudan's Darfur region while en route to Port Sudan via getty Images

The Forgotten Wars: East Africa’s Ongoing Conflicts and Global Implications

East Africa’s regional conflicts could intertwine if another world war were to break out akin to Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia; major players are aligning to interests in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and even Kenya. Not talked about as much in mainstream media, MSM should cover East Africa more, as, eventually, our national interests could intertwine with theirs.

ISIS Fighters via NYT

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

The resurgence of extremist groups in West Africa intertwines with various socioeconomic and geopolitical events such as corruption, authoritarian juntas, foreign interference, and deteriorating stabilization in the Sahel. With a lack of cooperation amongst local and regional blocs, groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS could make a comeback and choose the Sahel as their new haven.

Ukrainian volunteers carry an injured pregnant woman from the damaged by shelling maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine. Image credit: Evgeniy Maloletka

Urban Warfare in the 21st Century: Analyzing Key Battles from Aleppo to Gaza

The 21st century’s urban warfare, marked by brutal, close-quarters combat in cities like Aleppo, Mosul, Mariupol, Bakhmut, and Gaza, has drastically evolved, challenging traditional military doctrines and underscoring the devastating impact of such conflicts on civilian populations and urban landscapes.

Featured Dec 04

Russia's Wagner Group are examples of mercenaries in modern warfare. / Wikimedia Commons

The Rise of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare

Mercenaries in modern warfare are reshaping global conflicts, evolving from historical figures to corporate powerhouses.

Military Oct 10

Putin v. Prigozhin

How Wagner’s Decapitation Affect’s Russia’s Africa Operations

The liquidation of the Wagner Group’s leadership has both pros and cons for Vladimir Putin. As a positive, he no longer has radical elements that will openly challenge his leadership, and as a negative, he now has to frankly take over the PMC’s illicit operations, which could further degrade and destroy the Russian economy with further sanctions.

Expert Analysis Oct 03

Anti-French billboard in Niger, 2019. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

France’s Changing Role in Africa: Shifting Dynamics Amid Gabon’s Military Coup

France’s influence in Africa is shifting as the coup in Gabon sparks change. The era of ‘Françafrique’ may be coming to an end.

The official flag of the Wagner Group.

Wagner Group Tagged as ‘Terrorist Organization’ by UK: Implications for Global Security

The UK has resolutely designated Russia’s Wagner Group, notorious for its global conflicts and alleged abuses, as a “terrorist organization,” amplifying its commitment to safeguarding democracy and international security.

A pro-Russian protest outside the French Embassy in Niger via Euronews

Russia’s Future Neocolonial Ambitions in Africa and France’s Dark Colonial Past

France and Russia’s geopolitical disputes have affected tens of millions, and West Africa has gradually become their new regional fight for influence. Overall, Africa’s future can only be decided by Africans and not outside world powers, whether it is Russia or France.

Featured Sep 05

Trouble in Mali. SOFREP AI generated image.

The Battle for Stability in Mali: Insights into the Recent Conflict with Tuareg Rebels and Russian Mercenaries

The recent clash between the CMA, the Malian army, and the Wagner mercenary group is a stark reminder of the fragile security situation in northern Mali, underscoring regional and international actors’ profound influence in shaping events.

A defeated looking President Putin.

On the Brink: Is Russia’s Empire Facing Collapse? Inside the Conflicts That Could Change the World

Decades of overextending their land ambitions through several enclaves, overestimating their military capabilities, and lacking support amongst their allies have finally returned to haunt the Russian Federation. The war in Ukraine can become the third spark of collapse against Moscow for the third time over the past century, and the world must prepare for this domino effect.

Featured Aug 10

Russian President Putin announced the military attack on Ukraine in a pre-recorded TV address (Reuters via BBC). Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60503037

Russia at the Brink of Civil War: Understanding Putin’s Crumbling Power Structure

Vladimir Putin’s ironclad grip on Russia, reminiscent of George Orwell’s 1984, is beginning to show cracks, revealing a bubbling cauldron of inner circle strife and public discontent that threatens to rupture his carefully constructed edifice of power.

Russian Mercenaries take a respite after a long, scorching hot day in Central Africa. Image by SOFREP

Wagner’s Shadow: Dive into the Russian Private Military Company’s Influence in Africa and the Potential Fallout for Niger

The Wagner Group, operating as a clandestine extension of Russian state power under the guise of a commercial entity, is casting a long, ominous shadow across the vast expanses of Africa, reshaping the theatre of conflict and global power dynamics.

Citizens take to the streets of Niger following the coup. Screenshot from YouTube and CBS News

The Wagner Group in Africa: Exploring their Influence in Niger and Mali

The resulting shifts in power structures and global alliances in Niger and Mali will likely resonate throughout the international community, underscoring the global implications of local conflicts and power struggles.

An A-10 Thunderbolt

Ukraine’s Victory Hinges on Strategic Airpower. How A10s, AC-130s and Fighter Jets Can Win The War

Strategic airpower, in the form of A10 Thunderbolt II’s, AC-130 gunships, and fighter jet support, is the game-changing element Ukraine needs to decisively repel Russian forces and secure victory.

Expert Analysis Jul 29

In this ghostly image, Wagner boss Yuri Prigozhin points to the dead bodies of his hired mercenaries during a furious rant. Screenshot from YouTube and The Times and Sunday Times

Bakhmut Continues to Plague Russia even After its Capture

A potential loss of Bakhmut only a few months after Russia captured the city in a Pyrrhic victory would demoralize what was left of their invasion force.

Expert Analysis Jul 11

China's President Xi is engaging in a global chess match with Vladimir Putin

A Waning Putin: What China Stands to Gain in this Chess Game of Power

In this global chess match, an unstable Russia could be an invitation for China to expedite its ambitions in leading global governance, shaping international norms and standards to its liking.

The implications for Russia's internal politics, its ongoing aggression in Ukraine, and its relationship with the EU and the US are monumental.

Rogue Warfare and Russian Politics: The Impact of a Defiant Prigozhin

Buckle up, ladies, and gents, because in this high-stakes game of international intrigue, with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group, going rogue, it’s not just a wrench in the gears – it’s a hand grenade in a Russian powder keg.

Expert Analysis Jul 10

President Putin talking with his Generals

What is the Fate of Russia After Prigozhin’s Mutiny?

Betrayals are turning allies into enemies. Power plays are igniting the flames of conflict setting the stage for a high stakes battle that could potentially plunge Russia into civil war and leave the world on the brink of chaos.

Expert Analysis Jun 25

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