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Zimbabwean Presidential Guard identified at Harare election shootings

Zimbabwean Presidential Guard identified at Harare election shootings

by John Stupart | Oct 9, 2018 | Featured, OSINT Analysis, Southern Africa

When violence broke out in the streets of Harare in August, 2018, ADR’s Thomas Holder was on the scene. In one of his photos, the key to identifying just which unit was involved in the killing of three Zimbabweans is revealed. ADR’s John Stupart explains.

Sending the army to the townships

Sending the army to the townships

by John Stupart | Oct 15, 2017 | Featured, Southern Africa

Putting troops in the streets of Cape Town would be a dangerous, reckless last resort. DARREN OLIVIER and JOHN STUPART navigate the slippery slope.

Trump and African defence: could mean anything

Trump and African defence: could mean anything

by John Stupart | Nov 9, 2016 | Featured, Strategy

Donald Trump’s historic victory has many consequences. A lot of them bad. But what would it mean for African defence?

South Africa’s comparative military disadvantage

South Africa’s comparative military disadvantage

by John Stupart | Nov 4, 2016 | Featured, Southern Africa

JOHN STUPART takes a look at South Africa’s nearest budget-comparable military, their policy, ORBAT, and general function, and uses this to draw some stark lessons for the SANDF.

South African Air Force Capability 2016

South African Air Force Capability 2016

by John Stupart | Sep 21, 2016 | Featured, Southern Africa

On 13 September 2016 the South African Air Force hosted its annual Air Force Capability Demonstration (ACD).

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