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Russia's Post-Prigozhin Footprint in Africa: Expected Continuities and Change
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Abstract
Following patron Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, the Russian state seems set on tying the most notorious Russian mercenary outfit, Wagner Group, more closely to state structures. This has implications not only for the Ukrainian front, but also - and especially - for Russia's footprint in Africa. There, p... view more
Following patron Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, the Russian state seems set on tying the most notorious Russian mercenary outfit, Wagner Group, more closely to state structures. This has implications not only for the Ukrainian front, but also - and especially - for Russia's footprint in Africa. There, private military contractors previously served an important function both with and in parallel to Moscow's diplomatic and strategic efforts. While continuities are expected, it remains to be seen whether Russia’s activities in Africa will be hampered by the loss of Prigozhin.... view less
Keywords
Russia; mercenary; paramilitary group; military policy; deployment overseas; Africa
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 7-11
Journal
Russian Analytical Digest (2023) 303
Issue topic
The Wagner Group - A Preliminary Update
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000636561
ISSN
1863-0421
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0