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Morgan Lerette: Life as a Blackwater Mercenary & the Role of PMCs Today

Geopolitics & Empire

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Contractors in Shadows: A Growing Influence

Private military contractors (PMCs) serve primarily protective roles, safeguarding individuals and bases, while organizations like Wagner engage in offensive military actions. Despite predictions of decline, the use of PMCs has expanded globally, addressing conflicts in places like Ukraine, Haiti, Syria, Libya, and Gaza. This trend has allowed nations to project military power without the political fallout of deploying conventional troops. The strategic reliance on PMCs enables political leaders to maneuver military involvement covertly, effectively sidestepping direct accountability in foreign engagements.

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