Episode 110 examines Illicit financing of violence in Sudan and Africa. Our guests begin by outlining definitions for licit and illicit networks in the context sponsoring proxies in and violence in Sudan. From there, they delve into how state actors use illicit networks to achieve objectives in competition. Finally, our guests offer insights to the complexities in competing with illicit networks to gain access and placement across the globe.
Maj. Gen. J. Marcus Hicks is the former Commander of Special Operations Command Africa. He has commanded the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component Iraq, and the 14th Weapons Squadron. Mark’s career included time as both Director Operations and Chief of Staff, U.S. Special Operations Command.
Denise Sprimont-Vasquez is a Portfolio Manager with the Conflict Affected States Program. Before joining C4ADS, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University Irvine and a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago. Denise’s analysis titled “The Illicit Networks Funding Conflict in Sudan” is the topic of today’s discussion.
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