The Hydra's gambit

Published by IPS Journal


WAGNER GROUP

Amidst the chaos of the coup [in Niger], the conspicuous presence of Russian flags waved by the putschists’ supporters was not overlooked. While no solid evidence connects Wagner or Russia directly to the coup, one cannot ignore the opportunistic undertones. This upheaval seemingly aligns with their strategic interests, fostering instability that allows an entity like Wagner to flourish, much like a Hydra thriving in tumultuous seas,” Joana de Deus Pereira Ph.D writes in her latest piece for IPS Journal