Author Archives: David Isenberg

Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change? A new proposal for “dealing with” Venezuela’s dictator has its own perils. October 3, 2024 • Commentary By Doug Bandow This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine Shannon Bosch Russia calls them mercenaries to deny international legal protections. Accountability is essential. Vjekoslav Prebeg from Croatia held in Donetsk and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries 18 July 2024   3 Minute Read Doctor Joana de Deus Pereira, a Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, has been appointed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know? 

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know?  December 13, 2024 Colombia Gelolocation A video of some rocky outcrops in the Libyan desert geolocated by Bellingcat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It? February 04, 2025 00:38 CET By Steve Gutterman Armen Sarkisian, who died in intensive care after the explosion in the Scarlet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin Posted: 21 August 2024| Region: Africa | Category: Q&A Authors: Ladd Serwat; Héni Nsaibia Q&A with Ladd Serwat and Héni Nsaibia ACLED Africa Regional Specialist and Associate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What mercenaries can teach us about climate-fuelled disaster responses

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

What mercenaries can teach us about climate-fuelled disaster responses 15 Jan 2025|Isabelle Bond The devastating fires in Southern California, many of which are still burning out of control, have exposed a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan By Richard Emblin – November 25, 2024 Family photograph found with personal documents of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers An increasing number of foreign mercenaries are fighting and dying for Russia in Ukraine. The West can help to stem the flow.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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