Irregular Warfare Podcast Illicit Financing of Violence in Sudan
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Jul 26, 2024 Exploring illicit financing and violence in Sudan, the podcast delves into state actors using networks to achieve objectives. Insights on the complexities of countering illicit networks globally and the blurred lines between legality and illegality within these networks are shared. The discussion also highlights Russia's tactics in Africa and the challenges faced in disrupting illicit financing operations.
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Complex Nature of Illicit Networks
- Illicit networks operate across borders using both legal and illegal means to obscure their activities.
- These networks are not always centralized and adapt quickly to shifting regulations and enforcement.
Illicit Finance Sustains Conflict
- Illicit financing often underpins violence by supporting ideological goals rather than solely arms dealing.
- State capture of key economic sectors blocks democratic progress and sustains military dominance in Sudan.
Wagner's Business Model in Africa
- Wagner group key individuals own numerous interconnected legal entities operating in African economies.
- These entities embed deeply by partnering with local elites and trading mineral wealth for security and influence.