Erik Prince.
American businessman, former US Navy SEAL officer and the founder of the private military company Blackwater
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Around Erik Prince this week
News at the entities that move Erik Prince most-
Donald Trump StructuralDemocrats are seeking to regain control of the House of Representatives as Trump's doctrine prioritizes tougher trade policies involving China.Moves Erik Prince
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DRC TransactionalTravel advisories for South Sudan, DRC, Somalia, and Uganda have been upgraded to Level 4.Moves Erik Prince
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Shared contextAliko Dangote is accelerating investments across Africa, including plans to mine potash and phosphate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Moves Erik Prince
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Vectus StructuralNayib Bukele deployed troops to Haiti while Vectus, founded by Erik Prince, began fighting armed men.Moves Erik Prince
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Haiti Shared contextUS meddling is criticized for rapidly increasing violence in Haiti, analyzed through the lens of US political economic trends.Moves Erik Prince
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Iraq War OperationalTrump's war with Iran is discussed alongside historical antiwar activism against the Iraq War, featuring George W. Bush and Jeremy Varon.Moves Erik Prince
Connections
The 12 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Vectus Structural
Erik Prince founded and maintains ownership and control over Vectus.
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Donald Trump Structural
Erik Prince is a close ally and board member who supports Donald Trump.
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Haiti Shared context
Erik Prince and his associated security firms are actively operating and providing support within the geopolitical context of Haiti.
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DRC Transactional
DRC hired Erik Prince's team to collect taxes on minerals.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Shared context
Erik Prince and his firms conduct security and mining operations within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Frontier Services Group Structural
Erik Prince leads the private military company Frontier Services Group.
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Félix Tshisekedi Operational
Erik Prince's company holds contracts with the Congolese government, linking the private security sector to the state apparatus.
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South Kivu Operational
Erik Prince's company provides security services and operates within the South Kivu region.
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Iraq War Operational
Erik Prince's associated companies were prominent and active during the Iraq War.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
Both individuals are described as influential figures within the same small town.
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Uvira Shared context
Erik Prince's associated personnel conducted security operations in the city of Uvira.
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Amazon Transactional
A potential transactional link exists due to a company backed by Erik Prince engaging in buying activity.