LOCATION
Hilton Charlotte Uptown
222 East 3rd Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
CONTACT INFORMATION
Luncheon: WACC Foreign Relations Speaker Series with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos
Description
As part of the WACC Foreign Relations Speaker Series, Candace Rondeaux will explore how Russian mercenary forces, especially the Wagner Group, are changing the face of modern warfare. She’ll explain how these groups operate outside traditional military structures to carry out Russia’s strategic goals through proxy wars, resource deals, and influence campaigns across regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa.
Rondeaux will also discuss what this shift means for global security and the growing rivalry between major world powers. Drawing on her extensive research and on-the-ground reporting, she’ll provide timely insights into how the rise of private military actors is reshaping the future of conflict and international order.
There are a limited number of seats available for each event, so request a seat only if you are able and willing to commit to attend the full event. Professional dress is required.
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Reception: 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Lunch & Presentation: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: Hilton Charlotte Uptown * parking is not validated
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