Author Archives: David Isenberg

Is Africa Corps a Rebranded Wagner Group?

Is Africa Corps a Rebranded Wagner Group? The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin has accelerated a shift in Russia’s interventions on the continent. By John A. Lechner, an analyst concentrating on the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private security companies have taken de facto control of London’s streets

Private security companies have taken de facto control of London’s streets Oxford Street and Regent Street are now routinely patrolled by men and women dressed in black jumpsuits and boots JOE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Erik Prince Claims His Vaporware Super-Phone Could Have Thwarted October 7 Hamas Attack

Erik Prince Claims His Vaporware Super-Phone Could Have Thwarted October 7 Hamas Attack The special features of the Blackwater founder’s Unplugged device can be replicated on most phones by adjusting the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private security contractors Constellis and SOC on frontline to secure US facilities in Israel

Israel, United States Private security contractors Constellis and SOC on frontline to secure US facilities in Israel SOC and former Blackwater are reinforcing their armed security teams in Israel. Constellis is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The U.S. and Russia: Competing Proxy Strategies in the Russo-Ukrainian War

The U.S. and Russia: Competing Proxy Strategies in the Russo-Ukrainian War By Amos C. Fox June 06, 2023 U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino   Introduction Thanks to near-real time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Russia’s Wagner Group cashes in on conflict and chaos in Africa

How Russia’s Wagner Group cashes in on conflict and chaos in Africa Wagner played key role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but expanded its business in African nations’ turmoil Nick Logan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Wagner Group uses recruitment efforts honed by ISIS

Russia’s Wagner Group uses recruitment efforts honed by ISIS The World Jun. 7, 2023 · 4:13 PM EDT Dina Temple-Raston With large numbers of young Russian fighters dying on the Ukraine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Useless and dangerous’? Mercenaries in fourteenth century wars

Useless and dangerous’? Mercenaries in fourteenth century wars   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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INVESTIGATING THE ENGAGEMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES AS A MEANS OF COUNTERING BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA

INVESTIGATING THE ENGAGEMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES AS A MEANS OF COUNTERING BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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“Climate of Fear”: Inside UAE’s Use of U.S. Mercenaries to Carry Out Assassinations in Yemen

“Climate of Fear”: Inside UAE’s Use of U.S. Mercenaries to Carry Out Assassinations in Yemen February 01, 2024 Watch Full Show Topics United Arab Emirates Yemen Middle East Guests Nawal Al-Maghafi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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