Author Archives: David Isenberg

Pegasus Spyware Victims Ask U.K. Police to Charge Shadowy NSO Group

Pegasus Spyware Victims Ask U.K. Police to Charge Shadowy NSO Group So far, no one has been able to hold the notorious Israeli spyware firm accountable for complicity in human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel

INTELBRIEF Intelbrief / Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel September 13, 2024 Wagner Mercenaries Clash with Rebels and Jihadists in the Sahel French Army via AP Bottom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Extensive is the Privatization of Security?

How Extensive is the Privatization of Security? Posted on September 11, 2024 by Yves Smith Yves here. This post takes a broad look, starting in the US but then looking abroad,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army

RESEARCH Research / Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army POSTED ON June 25, 2023 Wagner Group: The Evolution Of A Private Army In an astonishing turn of events starting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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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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