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John Lechner

Wagner Group
Africa

Recalibration or Retreat? Russia's shifting Africa strategy

With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel

What Washington got wrong about Niger and Russia
Africa

What Washington got wrong about Niger and Russia

The ruling junta recently called on American troops to leave the country after a meeting where US officials warned against partnering with Moscow

Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa
Africa

Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa

Why the path to stability in Bamako may have to run through Moscow

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Africa

Are Russian mercenaries bad for the Central African Republic?

Washington is pressuring Bangui to abandon the Wagner Group, but given the security options, locals are more appreciative than we think.