PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldArmed Groups Control Over 200 Million People Worldwide
More than 200 million people in 60 countries live under the control or influence of armed non-state groups such as gangs, guerrillas, and militias. These groups destabilize regions by controlling drug exports, running fraud centers, and enforcing their own laws. They use technologies like satellite internet, encrypted messaging, drones, and cryptocurrencies to maintain power and move illicit wealth globally, challenging traditional nation-state sovereignty.
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