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Death Is Our Business: Inside the Wagner Group | John Lechner | Ep. 331

The Team House

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Entrepreneurial Ventures and Mercenary Mishaps

This chapter examines the unique entrepreneurial mindset of individuals associated with the Wagner Group as they navigate Madagascar's political landscape, facing comical missteps due to their inexperience. It highlights their initial political campaigns and the complex operations of private military contractors in regions like the Central African Republic and Libya, where their tactics often mirror those of comic book villains. The narrative also sheds light on the chaotic involvement of Syrian mercenaries in Libya, depicting the grim realities of warfare and the unpredictable alliances formed amidst the conflict.

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