Monthly Archives: September 2024

Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare

Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare Hardcover – March 4, 2025 by John Lechner (Author) See all formats and editions “John Lechner is an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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87-Year-Old Man Assaulted on Moscow Bus for Alleged Wagner Criticism

87-Year-Old Man Assaulted on Moscow Bus for Alleged Wagner Criticism Aug. 9, 2024 Social media An 87-year-old pensioner was assaulted on a Moscow bus for his alleged criticism of the Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why Wagner’s Operations in Africa May Be Far From Over, Despite Mali Setback

opinion Why Wagner’s Operations in Africa May Be Far From Over, Despite Mali Setback By John Lechner Aug. 12, 2024 A Wagner armored vehicle destroyed during a recent battle in Mali.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner’s Mali fiasco exposes discord among Russian military bloggers 

Wagner’s Mali fiasco exposes discord among Russian military bloggers  August 01, 2024 8:25 PM By VOA News FILE – This undated photo provided by the French military shows three Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia

Source: Getty commentary Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia And how they adapted to local market demands and security challenges. by Odil Gafarov Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Pegasus Spyware Victims Ask U.K. Police to Charge Shadowy NSO Group

Pegasus Spyware Victims Ask U.K. Police to Charge Shadowy NSO Group So far, no one has been able to hold the notorious Israeli spyware firm accountable for complicity in human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel

INTELBRIEF Intelbrief / Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel September 13, 2024 Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel French Army via AP Bottom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Extensive is the Privatization of Security?

How Extensive is the Privatization of Security? Posted on September 11, 2024 by Yves Smith Yves here. This post takes a broad look, starting in the US but then looking abroad,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army

RESEARCH Research / Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army POSTED ON June 25, 2023 Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army In an astonishing turn of events starting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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