The New York Times headline on August 30th was certainly attention-getting, “Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs” The hook they hung these sensational charges on was the death of Seaman Kyle Mullen who died of a particularly virulent strain of pneumonia after he completed the portion of Basic More »
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Russia’s Trump Card: Is Wagner’s African Playbook Running in Ukraine?
As the war in Ukraine continues, there is increased scrutiny of the Russian government’s global activities. In Africa, the newest development uses Russian mercenaries, most prominently the Wagner group, to achieve Russian interests. Even if the mercenaries are not particularly effective at defeating rebel groups, their appeal to African leaders and ability to implant themselves More »