E64 Military Coup d’États

<p>In Episode 64, Why Wagner, I said one possible risk associated the Wagner Group is the potential that, like previous elite and ostensibly politically reliable mercenary forces, Wagner could be a threat to the Russian government. But what is the likelihood of that happening? This episode explores how military or paramilitary forces might turn on their own governments in a coup d’état.</p> <p> </p> <p>Disclaimer: The views in these podcasts are my own and do not represent the official position of any organization I might be affiliated with.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music: Liszt: Les Preludes, recorded by the USMC Band. Public Domain</p>