In recent years, the presence of the Wagner Group and other Russian PMCs has been on the rise in the Middle East and Africa. In this article, Dr. Elizabeth Radziszewski, a researcher at START Consortium at the University of Maryland, delves into the expanding influence of Russian PMCs in Africa. The author argues that Western and African PMSCs have the capability and expertise to replace Russian mercenaries in Africa to uphold human rights, international humanitarian law, and promote more effective security management approaches for African states currently reliant on Wagner’s assistance.
Publication Information
Radziszewski, Elizabeth. 2023. “Redefining Security Partnerships: Western and African PMSCs as Alternatives to Wagner.” Private Security Conversations. International Code of Conduct Association, October. https://blog.icoca.ch/western-african-pmsc-alternatives-wagner/.