Author Archives: David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 6, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 1, 2024 by David Isenberg

“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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The Social Construction of Mercenaries: German Soldiers in British Service during the Eighteenth Century

Posted on February 1, 2024 by David Isenberg

Part 1 – Historical Overview The Social Construction of Mercenaries: German Soldiers in British Service during the Eighteenth Century Helene Olsen Pages 92-111 | Received 24 Apr 2021, Accepted 27 Jul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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To Buy a War but Sell the Peace? Mercenaries and Post-Civil War Stability

Posted on February 1, 2024 by David Isenberg

To Buy a War but Sell the Peace? Mercenaries and Post-Civil War Stability Corinne Bara & Joakim Kreutz Pages 417-445 | Published online: 12 Jul 2022 Abstract Private military and security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in/and history: the problem of ahistoricism and contextualism in mercenary scholarship

Posted on February 1, 2024 by David Isenberg

Mercenaries in/and history: the problem of ahistoricism and contextualism in mercenary scholarship Malte Riemann Pages 22-47 | Received 07 Sep 2021, Accepted 18 Oct 2021, Published online: 10 Nov 2021 ABSTRACT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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