How the Congolese Wazalendo Illustrate the Importance of Strategy

Military Strategy Magazine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jonathan Beloff
DOI: 10.64148/msm.v10i4.5
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Abstract

The war against the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) led to the creation of the Wazalendo, a loose coalition of other rebel forces. However, the Wazalendo, alongside the Congolese military, Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC), has not only been unable to stop the M23 but also created new strategic problems for the Congolese government.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Political Conflict and Governance Military History and Strategy Peacebuilding and International Security

Publication details

Journal / source
Military Strategy Magazine
Volume
10
Issue
4
Pages
1–1
Publication date
3 February 2026