Author Archives: David Isenberg

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country. Russian Foreign Minister… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group fighter recruited from prison receives six-year prison sentence after opening fire on police

Wagner Group fighter recruited from prison receives six-year prison sentence after opening fire on police 9:24 am, December 18, 2023 Source: Meduza A court in Russia’s Rostov region has sentenced a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Biden Ordered the DOJ to Stop Using Private Prisons. Thousands Are Still Being Held Inside

December 20, 2023 Biden Ordered the DOJ to Stop Using Private Prisons. Thousands Are Still Being Held Inside. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others are looking into the discrepancy further. Madison Pauly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner-backed Central African Republic in talks with US security firm

Wagner-backed Central African Republic in talks with US security firm Russian authorities are seeking to reorganise mercenary group Wagner, following the mutiny and subsequent death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. PHOTO:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Fat Leonard,’ a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military’s biggest scandals

‘Fat Leonard,’ a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military’s biggest scandals   FILE – This undated photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Leonard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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In Video From Gaza, Former CEO of Pegasus Spyware Firm Announces Millions for New Venture

Shalev Hulio, the former CEO of Israel’s NSO Group, listens during an interview in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 8, 2020. Photo: Ammar Awad/Reuters In Video From Gaza, Former CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wagner Group in Africa

The Wagner Group in Africa March 2024 Przegląd Konstytucyjny no. 5(5 (2024)):273–309 Aleksander Olech Full-text available March 2024 Download Abstract In recent years, the Wagner Group has significantly increased its presence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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PMSC – Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community

Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community February 5, 2024 …  Private Military and Security Companies PMSCs are a growing presence in the international environment, and a handful of these… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The UN recently linked Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, to a shady mercenary deal in the Democratic Republic of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Swiss man risking his life as a mercenary in the Ukraine war

The Swiss man risking his life as a mercenary in the Ukraine war KEYSTONE/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. When Russia attacked Ukraine, aspiring teacher Jona Neidhart travelled to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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