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Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian intelligence veteran Phil Gurski is joined by a fascinating array of individuals with something meaningful to say about these issues as they provide insight into what they mean and what we need to do about them.
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Episode 232 - The use of Russian mercenaries to battle terrorists in the Sahel has serious consequences
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Phil Gurski
The Wagner Group (WG), a Russian 'private army' close to the Kremlin, has had a checkered past in Africa over the past few years. Nevertheless, several regimes run by military juntas have decided to align with WG to combat a number of anti-regime forces, including jihadi groups tied to Al Qaeda (AQ) and Islamic State (ISIS). A recent 'slaughter' of WG soldiers in Mali has brought the organisation to the fore. What is happening? Borealis talks with Caleb Weiss on this issue.