Author Archives: David Isenberg

In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors

Posted on March 13, 2025 by David Isenberg

In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors Trump’s first presidency showed that such contractors often come with a bad track record and hidden costs. Global Security US Military Commentary Words: Michael… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pirates, Privateers, and Cartels: Why Profit-Driven Policing Backfires

Posted on March 12, 2025 by David Isenberg

Pirates, Privateers, and Cartels: Why Profit-Driven Policing Backfires Peter Neal Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 1:00 PM Share On: Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueSky Share… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Tip of Russia’s Spear

Posted on March 6, 2025 by David Isenberg

John Lechner February 24, 2025 The Tip of Russia’s Spear When Wagner came to Libya FRONTLINE/Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory W Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin’s facial features rested in a natural scowl.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Commercial Military Actors on Armed Conflict Termination, 1990–2010 

Posted on March 4, 2025 by David Isenberg

Journal Article The Impact of Commercial Military Actors on Armed Conflict Termination, 1990–2010  Ulrich Petersohn Journal of Global Security Studies, Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024, ogae016, https://doi.org/10.1093/jogss/ogae016 Published: 17 June 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group

Posted on March 4, 2025 by David Isenberg

Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group Sky Kunkel∗ Matthew Kyle Ellis† December 19, 2024 Abstract Since its inception in 2014, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels

Posted on March 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

Topic: Security Region: Americas Tags: Constitution, Drug Cartels, Letters of Marque, Private Military Contractors, and Privateers Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels March 3, 2025 By: James Holmes What lawmakers are contemplating is a letter of marque that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer

Posted on March 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer Among the dozens of foreigners in the patient database of the GVMU military hospitals, according to their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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02/19/2025

Posted on February 27, 2025 by David Isenberg

Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar  by Maung Kavi  February 19, 2025 in Myanmar-China Watch Reading Time: 2 mins read Port facilities at a Chinese-owned oil refinery on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Californians Turn to Private Security to Police Pot Country

Posted on February 27, 2025 by David Isenberg

Californians Turn to Private Security to Police Pot Country 6 minute read Lear personnel during a raid on an illegal trespassing marijuana operation.Lear By Alex Altman September 17, 2014 4:56 PM EDT On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive

Posted on February 27, 2025 by David Isenberg

Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive Julia Day June 30, 2023 1.0 Introduction Triple Canopy is a private military company (PMC) that provides security, training, and mission support services to various clients… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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