Dossier
external military presence
Coverage of external military presence in the Nexus archive.
- Central African Republic: How Russia Lost the Ability to Leave the Central African Republic
Armed groups attacked the Am-Dafok border post in northeastern Central African Republic (CAR) on 30 June 2026, prompting analysis on Russia's inability to withdraw from the country despite its military presence. The article questions why Russia cannot leave CAR, highlighting implications for external military engagements in post-patronage Africa.