Author Archives: David Isenberg

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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Erik Prince Smells Blood in Gaza—And He’s Ready to Cash In

Brief Erik Prince Smells Blood in Gaza—And He’s Ready to Cash In February 6th, 2025 Robert Inlakesh Two private security firms registered in the U.S. have been contracted to oversee operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far

US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far Three private security firms are checking the vehicles of displaced Palestinians returning north during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire Robert Tollast February 10,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gaza checkpoint contractor is shell company of ‘generational wealth management’ firm

Gaza checkpoint contractor is shell company of ‘generational wealth management’ firm Jack Poulson·January 24, 2025 One of the two U.S.-based contractors set to operate a Gaza checkpoint, Safe Reach Solutions, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza

American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza Former private soldiers say this new way of war — unofficial boots on the ground — could go sideways, while giving governments political… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports

‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports Published Jan 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM EST More than 280 men, alleged to be “Romanian mercenaries” by the Rwanda Defense Force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors

Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting Reuters Thu 30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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When Private Armies Meet State Power

When Private Armies Meet State Power by Isabella Neumann 05 Feb 2025 “Join a winning team” proclaims this Wagner Group recruiting billboard seen in St. Petersburg in June 2023. Photo: Anton Vaganov via… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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