Author Archives: David Isenberg

Former Soldier Jordan Goudreau Arrested in Connection to Failed Venezuelan Coup

Former Soldier Jordan Goudreau Arrested in Connection to Failed Venezuelan Coup Department of Justice claims Goudreau organized the transport of weapons in a plan to overthrow Venezuela’s government July 31, 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Erik Prince and the Private Security Sector in the United States

Erik Prince and the Private Security Sector in the United States You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa

Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa By Tim Lister, Avery Schmitz and Darya Tarasova, CNN 6 minute read Updated 11:30 PM EDT,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative

(U) Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative 07/30/2024 04:22 PM EDT   (U) What OIG Audited  (SBU) The Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ukraine’s Message to Wagner Group Delivered in Mali

Ukraine’s Message to Wagner Group Delivered in Mali “We’ll find you anywhere in the world” Jul 30, 2024 Ukraine’s Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, abbreviated as GUR or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Wagner says it took losses in heavy fighting against rebels in Mali

Russia’s Wagner says it took losses in heavy fighting against rebels in Mali By Reuters July 29, 20243:32 AM EDT Updated 16 hours ago MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) – Russia’s Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants 23 June 2024 Matt Murphy BBC News, in London Reuters Yevgeny Prigozhin led Wagner forces into the Russian city of Rostov virtually unopposed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic

‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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LA City Council Considers Paying Former IDF Soldiers to Patrol Its Streets

© THE INTERCEPT Support Us A Magen Am security guard at the protest outside Adas Torah in Los Angeles on June 23, 2024.Photo: Shay Horse/NurPhoto/Getty Images LA City Council Considers Paying… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia Gets Its First Criminal Gang Made Up of Ex-Wagner Mercs

Russia Gets Its First Criminal Gang Made Up of Ex-Wagner Mercs SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT They shook down local residents, wielding axes and knives, to get their hands on at least three… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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