Wagner’s Questionable Operations in Africa
In 2021, Russia’s Wagner Group, a Kremlin-linked private military force, made a significant difference in the Central African Republic (CAR) when somewhere between 1,200 and 2,000 of its mercenaries, aided…
Al Qaeda’s Transformation and Future: Still in Europe’s Thoughts and Nightmares
Much has been written about how Al Qaeda (AQ), is a shadow of its former self and how the end of the war against the terrorist organization is in sight.…
Russia Settling into Strategic ‘Oil Crescent’ in Libya
Having acquired the Tartus and Latakia bases in Syria, Russia is now further reinforcing its posture in the Mediterranean by settling into the strategic town of Sirte on the coast…
The Role of Turkey’s Drones in Military Engagements Abroad
Turkey is becoming a drone superpower as the Turkish defense industry continues to produce lethal and battle-tested combat drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have played a crucial role in Turkey’s…
Air Defense Systems Hunter: Drone Swarms and Loitering Munitions
As seen in the recent conflicts in Syria, Libya, and now in the Caucasus, drone swarms can be a difficult scenario to defend against, even for the most capable air…
The Militarization of Turkey’s Africa Policy
In the past two decades, Turkey has been steadily raising its profile in several African countries. Turkey’s outreach in Africa is multi-faceted. It includes establishing military bases, finding a market…
Are Turkey’s Actions in Libya Benefitting Russia?
Russia and Turkey have developed close ties in recent years despite supporting opposing sides of the Syrian and Libyan Civil Wars. However, Turkey’s support for the Syrian opposition controlling Idlib…
Tensions Between Egypt and Turkey over Libya
Turkey and Egypt, two regional rivals, have had tense relations since 2013 when Egypt’s military replaced the country’s Islamist government. Natural gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Libyan…