China Intelligence & Security Watch

Following the liquidation of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia’s paramilitary presence in Africa has undergone a complete metamorphosis. According to institutional data from the FRS report, the Africa Corps—which has replaced Wagner’s lawless and unpredictable structure—has transformed into a new-generation military apparatus that places Moscow’s asymmetric power instruments directly under state monopoly. …

The elimination of Yevgeny Prigozhin in a suspicious plane crash was not the end of Russia’s paramilitary strategy in Africa; rather, it marked the beginning of a new era under direct Kremlin control. Built upon the legacy of the Wagner Group, the newly formed Africa Corps is transforming Moscow’s “uniformless …

The Invisible Digital Army Behind the Barrels. “What happens when the most dangerous weapon in a conflict isn’t an assault rifle, but a coordinated network of digital illusions?” Long before boots hit the ground, a silent invasion paralyzes the target country’s mind. Russia’s “grey zone” doctrine is executed not only …

“What if the soldiers protecting a president are not there to save a nation, but to auction off its gold?” As Western powers retreat from the global south, Moscow is quietly deploying a new weapon in the shadows of Africa: an elite, unaccountable network of shadow armies. They do not …

Having proven its mettle in eastern Ukraine and the scorching deserts of Syria, the Kremlin’s unofficial army, Wagner, achieved its true global strategic depth and economic sustainability on the African continent. Adroitly capitalizing on the security vacuums left behind by Western colonial powers, the rising anti-colonial resentment, and the survival …

The geopolitical battleground of the 21st century is no longer limited to conventional frontlines where only regular armies clash. In this new era, which we define as the “Uniformiless Occupation,” “shadow armies”—deployed by states to protect strategic interests and expand global spheres of influence without official acknowledgment—have become the most …

For a long time, the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) presence on the African continent has been analyzed primarily through the lens of economic investments, mining operations, and massive infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, Beijing’s vital need to protect its billions of dollars in assets …

The Digital Silk Road (DSR), which forms the digital backbone of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), stands as one of the most critical arenas in Beijing’s global influence strategy—a space where cyberspace and physical security inextricably intertwine. While the People’s Republic of China (PRC) exports artificial intelligence, data centers, …

Beijing’s “shadow armies” maneuver, quietly redrawing the world map, completely shatters the colonial paradigms we thought we knew in the African continent. Masked behind commercial investments, Chinese private security companies are no longer just protecting factories or railways in Africa today; they are training local police forces, signing internal security …

The Shadow Facade of Private Armies: A Weaponless but Deep Occupation The African continent is witnessing the most ruthless and silent power struggle among global powers competing for rich mineral deposits and strategic ports. While Russia plunges into the heart of hot conflicts and orchestrates coups using mercenary armies like …