Author Archives: David Isenberg

Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict

Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict English Posted on 14 Feb 2025    The Wagner Group mercenary force and its successor, the Africa Corps, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Two Russian citizens sentenced for Wagner Group recruitment in Poland

Two Russian citizens sentenced for Wagner Group recruitment in Poland 2025-02-14 14:25 update: 2025-02-15, 13:14 Udostępnij przez Photo PAP/Łukasz Gągulski A regional court in Krakow, southern Poland, has sentenced two Russian citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner mercenary sentenced to 10 years for murder after returning from Ukrainian captivity

Wagner mercenary sentenced to 10 years for murder after returning from Ukrainian captivity February 3, 2025, 01:40 PM  223 Artyom Sychev (Photo: Don’t wait for me from Ukraine/Telegram) A Wagner mercenary,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels

American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels by Cameron Curtis Erik Prince (above) and Senator Mike Lee (R. Utah) propose that PMCs target cartels. Image Credit: Vanity Fair Listen to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy

Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel Analysis | Africa regions africa  russia John LechnerSergey Eledinov Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra?

PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra? Cristian Stefanescu in Bucharest 02/13/2025February 13, 2025 Horatiu Potra is a Romanian citizen who until recently managed a private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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State Sovereignty and Private Military and Security Companies in Australia

State Sovereignty and Private Military and Security Companies in Australia. By: McLean, Natalie, Australian Journal of Politics & History, Dec2023, Vol. 69, Issue 4  Contents PMSC within International Relations The Privatised… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Accountability of Private Military Company in International Law Violations: A Case Study of the Wagner Group in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Accountability of Private Military Company in International Law Violations: A Case Study of the Wagner Group in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Authors: Rizqulloh, Muhammad Rafif Nur Iman Prawira, M. Rizki Yudha Contributors: Diani Sadiawati,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election

Ryan Grim UPDATED: “Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election Ryan Grim and Jack Poulson Feb 12, 2025 Elon Musk in front of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mercenaries for Millionaires: Inside the Private Army That Protects L.A.’s Rich and Famous

Mercenaries for Millionaires: Inside the Private Army That Protects L.A.’s Rich and Famous Chris Dunn (center), founder of Covered 6, and his team were photographed Jan. 22 at their headquarters in Moorpark, California. Photographed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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