Author Archives: David Isenberg

Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war

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Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war By BASSEM MROUEyesterday 1 of 5 FILE – Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, gestures while speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens

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A Reporter at Large April 25 & May 2, 2022 Issue How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens The inside story of the world’s most notorious commercial spyware and the big tech… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Finland for Ukraine and Its Foreign Legion

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Lessons from Finland for Ukraine and Its Foreign Legion Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder March 21, 2022 Commentary Editor’s note: Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to Russia’s war against Ukraine.   On the heels of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Canada bars its soldiers from joining Ukraine’s foreign legion

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Canada bars its soldiers from joining Ukraine’s foreign legion Military authorities fear any captured service members could be used as propaganda tool by Russia GenWayne Donald Eyre, chief of the Canadian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Band of others: Ukraine’s legions of foreign soldiers are on the frontline

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Russia’s war on Ukraine Band of others: Ukraine’s legions of foreign soldiers are on the frontline Up to 20,000 volunteers — from all over the world — have joined up to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Podcast – Private Military and Security Companies

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Podcasts Private Military and Security Companies 25 March 2022 Nihal El Mquirmi & Helmut Sorge Related topics: Security & Defense Armed conflicts International Relations International Law Sahel The debate around the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contemporary use of PMSCs in armed conflict and complex environments

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A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict. Contemporary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Changing Face of Russian Counter-Irregular Warfare 

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The Changing Face of Russian Counter-Irregular Warfare  Benjamin Arbitter and Kurt Carlson December 21, 2021 Commentary The United States has special operators in close proximity to Russian forces on three continents. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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German Intelligence: Russian Soldiers and Wagner Group Responsible for Mass Murder in Bucha

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German Intelligence: Russian Soldiers and Wagner Group Responsible for Mass Murder in Bucha by SOFREP  April 7, 2022 Aerial shot showing body bags containing the dead Ukrainians from the Bucha mass… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group: Russian Mercenaries in Africa

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The Wagner Group: Russian Mercenaries in Africa marzo 28, 2022 The occupation of Ukraine has opened several debates on international policy issues. In this text, we want to examine a little-known… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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