Warlord

Warlord is a pejorative term that refers to one who has de facto military control of a subnational area by virtue of a military force which is personally obedient to that warlord.

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German Emperors also bore the title of Warlord (German: Kriegsherr), sometimes as a formal label of honour, sometimes in grim earnest.

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As of 2004 much of Afghanistan remains under warlord control, despite the presence of American-led non-regional military forces there.

Related Topics:
As of 2004 - Afghanistan - American

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With the collapse of the Somali central government, groups of rival warlords constitute the only form of authority in some parts of the country.

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Other regions and countries with warlords include Chechnya, Moldova, Burma, Colombia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Related Topics:
Chechnya - Moldova - Burma - Colombia - Democratic Republic of the Congo

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