Author Archives: David Isenberg

Role of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts

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Role of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts CNN’s Paula Newton speaks with David Otto, an expert on West Africa, about the role and influence of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts. 04:04… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Our Mercenary Century

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Salvo 08.04.2023 4 minutes Our Mercenary Century Sebastian Neri The rise of the Wagner Group signals a significant change in power politics. On June 23, 2023, the world was shocked by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private prison company responds to ICE detention center protests

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Private prison company responds to ICE detention center protests Updated on: August 18, 2023 / 4:08 PM / CBS/Bay City News Service SAN FRANCISCO – On Thursday morning, protesters gathered in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Mercenaries: A Potential Lifeline for the Niger Junta

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Wagner Mercenaries: A Potential Lifeline for the Niger Junta Situation Reports – August 14, 2023 By Dr. Scott N. Romaniuk & Dr. János Besenyő An abrupt end to Niger’s long-running democracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Are State-Owned Military Companies the Future?

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Are State-Owned Military Companies the Future? Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom Monday, August 21, 2023, 2:00 PM Share On: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn The aborted Wagner Group mutiny… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa

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ANALYSIS Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa The mercenary group is a product of the system Putin built, and he can’t dismantle it without undermining Moscow’s global influence. By John A.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The New Russian Mercenary Marketplace

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The New Russian Mercenary Marketplace Jack Margolin on how Wagner and the Russian state are striving for new ways to co-exist Читать на русском By Jack Margolin 21 August 2023 Photo: Scanpix Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner troops could ‘cut off’ Baltic states from NATO, warns expert

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Wagner troops could ‘cut off’ Baltic states from NATO, warns expert By Joshua Askew Published on 01/08/2023 – 06:00•Updated 15/08/2023 – 14:52 Comments Some NATO states “are naturally worried that… Wagner could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner still using Facebook to recruit fighters, despite Meta saying content will be removed

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Wagner still using Facebook to recruit fighters, despite Meta saying content will be removed By Giulia Carbonaro Published on 19/08/2023 – 09:00•Updated 21/08/2023 – 10:58 Comments In late May, Meta said it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023 – Press ISW … Russian insider sources indicated that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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