Raphael Parens @MoreSecurityInt
Fellow @FPRI. Studying African security, non-state armed groups, and paramilitaries. Joined August 2022-
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Drones Aren’t the Solution to Africa’s Security Crises | @MoreSecurityInt @plichta_marcel @C_Faulkner_UCF mwi.westpoint.edu/drones-arent-t…
One week into Africa Corps in Mali and they’ve already suffered two of the biggest setbacks Russian forces have faced in 2025. And now there’s no more glossing over it or scapegoating Wagner. This is what the Russian state offers as a partner. Embarrassing for the Kremlin.
One week into Africa Corps in Mali and they’ve already suffered two of the biggest setbacks Russian forces have faced in 2025. And now there’s no more glossing over it or scapegoating Wagner. This is what the Russian state offers as a partner. Embarrassing for the Kremlin.
If confirmed, this would represent a major step back for Africa Corps and Russia in Mali. The Su-24 is not a gamechanger in terms of the operational capabilities truly needed in the region, but it does serve as a symbol of Russian military power.
If confirmed, this would represent a major step back for Africa Corps and Russia in Mali. The Su-24 is not a gamechanger in terms of the operational capabilities truly needed in the region, but it does serve as a symbol of Russian military power.
New article authored with @C_Faulkner_UCF and @MoreSecurityInt for MWI deals with the risks and challenges of getting involved in the DRC's security. "On paper, a deal with the DRC may look desirable...in reality, this deal looks more like a trap."
What could go wrong? 🙃 reuters.com/world/trump-su…
Casting a Shadow: The UAE in Africa blog.icoca.ch/casting-a-shad… @MoreSecurityInt
It's Sunday morning, but keepin' on the grind with @C_Faulkner_UCF & @MoreSecurityInt as we get ever closer to finalizing the draft manuscript of our book on the Wagner Group for @ColumbiaUP
My latest with @MoreSecurityInt in @GJIA_Online on Russia in Africa: Private Military Proxies in the Sahel gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/03/24/rus…
Russia’s African gambit is increasingly unlikely to pay off, but its ability to exacerbate state fragility and state failure remains a critical concern. If left unchecked, the chaos Russia is sowing in Africa will likely outlast its presence. My latest: mwi.westpoint.edu/from-syria-to-…
The Malian junta just seized roughly $245 million USD worth of gold from Barrick Gold. How soon will that gold turn up in Russia? theafricareport.com/373835/despite…
#FletcherAlum @MoreSecurityInt co-authors an in-depth analysis on its operations, limits, and impact in the Sahel. Explore how Russia’s strategy is reshaping regional dynamics. ctc.westpoint.edu/africa-corps-h…
December analysis: “Africa Corps: Has Russia Hit a Ceiling in Africa?” by Christopher Faulkner (@C_Faulkner_UCF), Raphael Parens (@MoreSecurityInt), and Marcel Plichta (@plichta_marcel) ctc.westpoint.edu/africa-corps-h…
Some interesting ideas in this @DefenseOne piece by @FPRI’ss @MoreSecurityInt & @TheSoufanCenter’s @ColinPClarke on what direction #USA🇺🇲 #Africa policy might take in the new @realDonaldTrump admin, esp. with respect to strategic & security concerns./1 defenseone.com/ideas/2024/11/…
Alongside @MoreSecurityInt we discussed this potential in our @WarOnTheRocks piece in June: warontherocks.com/2024/06/russia…
Alongside @MoreSecurityInt we discussed this potential in our @WarOnTheRocks piece in June: warontherocks.com/2024/06/russia…
Some thoughts in @DefenseOne with my friend @MoreSecurityInt on how the Trump administration might approach foreign policy in sub-Saharan Africa defenseone.com/ideas/2024/11/…
Last year, I predicted that France’s withdrawal from Niger’s uranium market could spell Russian involvement. Guess what happened fpri.org/article/2023/1…
Last year, I predicted that France’s withdrawal from Niger’s uranium market could spell Russian involvement. Guess what happened fpri.org/article/2023/1…
🇳🇪🇷🇺| Niger officially invites Russian companies to exploit uranium in the country. This announcement comes a few days after France's Orano declared that it would suspend production at the Arlit mine due to problems with exporting resources following the closure of the border…
🇳🇪🇷🇺| Niger officially invites Russian companies to exploit uranium in the country. This announcement comes a few days after France's Orano declared that it would suspend production at the Arlit mine due to problems with exporting resources following the closure of the border…
"Policy that solely exists to undermine Russia will accomplish little....African leaders will be mistrustful of a return to Cold War dynamics at best and exploit it at worst." My latest in @FPRI with @MoreSecurityInt and @plichta_marcel fpri.org/article/2024/1… via @FPRI
Really enjoyed joining the "Chain Reaction" podcast hosted by @FPRI and @bobham88 to discuss "Russia’s Wagner Group – Where Are They Now?" with my friends & co-authors @C_Faulkner_UCF & @MoreSecurityInt fpri.org/multimedia/202…
Une pensée aux confrères sahéliens & à ceux qui subissent l’arbitraire de ces régimes dans leur chair, en ce qui me concerne أعلى ما بخيّلكم اركبوا
Une pensée aux confrères sahéliens & à ceux qui subissent l’arbitraire de ces régimes dans leur chair, en ce qui me concerne أعلى ما بخيّلكم اركبوا
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