Author Archives: David Isenberg

Violence in Central Sahel has not improved, experts say, as some Russian mercenaries depart

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Violence in Central Sahel has not improved, experts say, as some Russian mercenaries depart September 06, 2024 8:06 PM By Henry Wilkins Embed Russian mercenaries hired to provide security in Burkina… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After Prigozhin: Does Wagner Group have a future?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Academic Policy Paper Series, no. 1, September 2024 After Prigozhin: Does Wagner Group have a future? Dr. Antonio Giustozzi and David Lewis September 11, 2024 Introduction In the immediate aftermath of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Armenian Bar Files Global Magnitsky Sanctions Complaint Against Turkey’s SADAT

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Armenian Bar Files Global Magnitsky Sanctions Complaint Against Turkey’s SADAT by Contributor September 25, 2024 in Armenia, Artsakh, Latest, News, Top Stories 0 Armed Turkish soldiers standing near Turkish and Azerbaijani… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic September 14, 2024 3:00 AM By Associated Press Central African Republic BANGUI, Central African Republic — Hours after Russian mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic: Wagner covets mining permits granted to Kigali

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Central African Republic Wagner covets mining permits granted to Kigali A Russian officer from Wagner provides security for Faustin-Archange Touadera during the referendum campaign to change the constitution, in Bangui, 16… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Next for Wagner’s Information Operations?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Commentary What Next for Wagner’s Information Operations? Dr Antonio Giustozzi 23 September 20245 Minute Read The Wagner Group’s information operations team, which has played a key role in the group’s activities… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Anton ‘Lotus’ Yelizarov: Wagner Leader MIA in Mali

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Isenberg

Anton ‘Lotus’ Yelizarov: Wagner Leader MIA in Mali Publication: Militant Leadership Monitor Volume: 15 Issue: 7 By: Jacob Zenn September 20, 2024 05:11 PMAge: 4 weeks Image of Anton “Lotus” Yelizarov.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries are still a thing

Posted on October 11, 2024 by David Isenberg

Mercenaries are still a thing Earlier this week, a Russian court sentenced US citizen Stephen Hubbard to nearly seven years in prison on mercenary charges. The court alleges Hubbard signed a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Yemenis in Russian Military Plead For Help to Escape Ukraine War

Posted on October 11, 2024 by David Isenberg

Yemenis in Russian Military Plead For Help to Escape Ukraine War News After leaving his war-torn homeland of Yemen, “Hamza” was working for subsistence wages in neighboring Oman when he heard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S guards accused of brutal attack at Del Monte’s Kenyan pineapple farm

Posted on October 10, 2024 by David Isenberg

G4S guards accused of brutal attack at Del Monte’s Kenyan pineapple farm Previous guards on the Kenyan mega-farm were accused of killings. Now, security staff from new global contractor are accused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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