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Sudan: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The SAF, the RSF, and the War That Destroyed a Nation
This article analyzes the militarization of Sudan's political economy, focusing on the security duopoly of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. It explores their multi-billion-dollar off-budget corporate empires and the integration disputes that triggered the civil war. Finally, it details the proliferation of tribal militias, porous border vulnerabilities, and the active involvement of foreign proxy powers.
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Singapore: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Poisonous Shrimp, Total Defense, and the SAF Modernization
The geopolitical reality of Singapore is defined by its extreme geographic vulnerability. It is a tiny, highly urbanized city-state with a land area of just over 700 square kilometers, situated at the crossroads of major maritime trade routes in Southeast Asia.
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