Author Archives: David Isenberg

Wagner Group: Comparing and contextualizing the Russian monster

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Wagner Group: Comparing and contextualizing the Russian monster Christopher Spearin Pages 153-163 | Published online: 18 Apr 2024 Abstract  Though the same descriptors have been applied to Wagner Group and US/Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Media Review: Silent Coup: How Corporations Overthrew Democracy

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Media Review: Silent Coup: How Corporations Overthrew Democracy Iain Munro  View all authors and affiliations Based on: Provost Claire and Kennard Matt Silent Coup: How Corporations Overthrew Democracy London: Bloomsbury, 2023. 296 pp.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY COMPANIES IN MERCHANT SHIPPING

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY COMPANIES IN MERCHANT SHIPPING  Year 2024, , 147 – 176, 29.04.2024 Sıdıka Deniz Akbaş  https://doi.org/10.30915/abd.1395634 Abstract Armed private security companies have recently become a method used by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War February 17, 2025 20:59 CET By RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, Schemes, Valeriya Yegoshyna and Kaisa Alliksaar Cuban Frank Dario Jarrosay Manfuga is now a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries  North Africa PostFebruary 24, 2025 1:48 pm Mali’s military government has initiated an investigation into the alleged ‘cold execution’ of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The obligations of the private security company arising from the security service contract ” a comparative study”

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The obligations of the private security company arising from the security service contract ” a comparative study” حسـين حميـد عــــــــوده، أشواق عبد الرسول عبد الأمير الخفاجي Risalat al-huquq Journal 2024, Volume 16,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic af Petersens, Fanny Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), Department of Global Political Studies (GPS). 2024 (English)Independent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

A Russian flag hanging on the monument of the Russian instructors in Bangui, on March 22, 2023. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty images Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’ Thousands of former military personnel are hired for large sums… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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