Author Archives: David Isenberg

Abu Ghraib Contractor Torture Case Likely Heading to Trial After US Judge’s Order

U.S. Army Spc. Charles Graner tortures hooded and handcuffed prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad, Iraq. (Photo: U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command) Abu Ghraib Contractor Torture Case Likely Heading to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Putin and Prigozhin: It’s Complicated

Analysis & Opinions – Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Putin and Prigozhin: It’s Complicated Author: Beth Sanner | July 28, 2023 In the wake of Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of a Wagner Alliance

A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of a Wagner Alliance Several military officials who took power from the president in Niger last week met with the leaders of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Despite Rift With Putin, the Wagner Group’s Global Reach is Growing

Despite Rift With Putin, the Wagner Group’s Global Reach is Growing Russian officers from the Wagner Group are seen around Central African president Faustin-Archange Touadera as they are part of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Moving Out of the Shadows: Shifts in Wagner Group Operations Around the World

Moving Out of the Shadows Shifts in Wagner Group Operations Around the World 2 August 2023 Image: Homes destroyed by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine, 2023. © Виктория Котлярчук / Adobe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group Operations in Africa

Wagner Group Operations in Africa Civilian Targeting Trends in the Central African Republic and Mali 30 August 2022 Contents Introduction Key Trends Wagner Deployments Around the World The Wagner Group in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner ready to increase Africa presence, Prigozhin tells local media

Wagner ready to increase Africa presence, Prigozhin tells local media Reuters July 28, 20236:40 PM EDTUpdated 6 days ago Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves the headquarters of the Southern Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Russia-Africa Summit; the Wagner Group; and the Commonwealth Games

03 Aug 2023 The Russia-Africa Summit; the Wagner Group; and the Commonwealth Games By Colin Chapman FAIIA Analysis Share The future of Africa and the Commonwealth may be inextricably linked, with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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NNPC’s private security contractor intercepts another vessel with stolen crude

NNPC’s private security contractor intercepts another vessel with stolen crude Abubakar Ibrahim Aug 3, 2023 Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Share Barely a month after seizing a suspicious vessel with a cargo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Personal Services Contractor (U.S.PSC) Senior Stabilization Advisor – Somalia, GS-15

U.S. Personal Services Contractor (U.S.PSC) Senior Stabilization Advisor – Somalia, GS-15 Organization US Agency for International Development Posted 2 Aug 2023 Closing date 16 Aug 2023 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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