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When foreign fighters enter global conflicts
The outsourcing of conflict
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Military interventions are used to contribute to, and often exacerbate, conflict, in efforts to expand economic and geopolitical influence. Securing resources, leveraging alliances, and protecting trade routes are just some of the motivations behind foreign military involvement. In addition to sending official military units, these strategic objectives are also achieved by the inclusion of more covert tactics, such as the use of private military contractors.
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