Author Archives: David Isenberg

Wagner financier Yevgeny Prigozhin continued his efforts to increase his status among Russian elites and his presence in St. Petersburg by attacking local officials and announcing the creation of a PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 31 Oct 31, 2022 – Press ISW … Wagner financier Yevgeny Prigozhin continued his efforts to increase his status among Russian elites and his presence in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Private Army Choosing Numbers Over Quality Amid Struggles: U.K.

Russia’s Private Army Choosing Numbers Over Quality Amid Struggles: U.K. By Anders Anglesey On 10/30/22 at 10:02 AM EDT Current Time 0:06 / Duration 0:49 Ukraine Map Shows Russia Struggling to Defend Territory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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FBI probing ex-CIA officer’s spying for World Cup host Qatar

FBI probing ex-CIA officer’s spying for World Cup host Qatar By ALAN SUDERMAN October 27, 2022 1 of 5 FILE – Branding is displayed near the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Kremlin reportedly relieved the commander of the Central Military District (CMD), Colonel General Alexander Lapin, of his position as the commander of the “central” group of forces in Ukraine

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 29 Oct 29, 2022 – Press ISW The Kremlin reportedly relieved the commander of the Central Military District (CMD), Colonel General Alexander Lapin, of his position… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former US pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia

Former US pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia ROD McGUIRK October 26, 2022 8:28 am 3 min read        CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former U.S. military pilot and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers

Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers Defense contractors hire thousands of foreigners. Many are trapped by employment practices banned by the U.S. government. email By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine

Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine Many Afghan commandos fled the country after the Taliban took power and are reportedly now in Iran, Turkey,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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WorldWide Language Resources, Inc.

WorldWide Language Resources, Inc. B-420900 Oct 21, 2022 Jump To View Decision Downloads Related Pages GAO Contacts Skip to Highlights Highlights WorldWide Language Resources, Inc., of Fayetteville, North Carolina, protests the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Fat Leonard Cost the U.S. Navy More Than Money

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Fat Leonard Cost the U.S. Navy More Than Money The corruption scandal has left a lingering legacy of distrust and unreadiness.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Recruiting Afghan Commandos

Analysis Russia’s Recruiting Afghan Commandos Abandoned special forces veterans are getting job offers for a very different kind of battlefield. ODonnell-Lynne-foreign-policy-columnistLynne O’Donnell By Lynne O’Donnell, a columnist at Foreign Policy and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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