Conflicts of the 21 st century, particularly the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, saw PMCs getting involved on all levels, from providing logistical support to high-intensity operations.
Both state and non-state actors have frequently relied on their services, as these companies are more flexible, cheaper, less accountable, and often a lot more capable than regular militaries. The post-Cold War era brought a renaissance of private security companies (PSCs) and private military companies (PMCs). 1 Historical and legal background of private military companies in Russia As a result, Wagner should be considered a proxy organization of the Russian state rather than a private company selling services on the open market. The Russian government has found Wagner and other private military companies to be useful as a way to extend its influence overseas without the visibility and intrusiveness of state military forces. However, its management and operations are deeply intertwined with the Russian military and intelligence community.
The Russian private military company Wagner Group may appear to be a conventional business company. This article is part of the CSIS executive education program Understanding the Russian Military Today.
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