by John P. Ruehl | Jul 21, 2022 | Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Economics, Eritrea, Europe, Finland, Immigration, Iran, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Politics, Russia, Social Justice, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Trade, Turkey, Ukraine, War, Yemen
Instability and rising living costs have caused significant growth in refugee and other migrant numbers globally. The opportunity to exploit the crisis will not be missed by other countries, most notably Russia.
by John P. Ruehl | Jul 15, 2022 | Afghanistan, Africa, Central African Republic, China, Europe, France, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Politics, Russia, Sudan, Syria, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role.
by Vijay Prashad | Sep 9, 2021 | Algeria, Central African Republic, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Economics, France, Human Rights, Mozambique, Politics, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Trade, United States, War
Over July and August Rwandan soldiers were deployed in Mozambique, purportedly to fight ISIS terrorists. However, behind this campaign is French maneuvering that benefits an energy giant eager to exploit natural gas resources, and perhaps, some backroom deals over history.
