Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Battle for Stability in Mali: Insights into the Recent Conflict with Tuareg Rebels and Russian Mercenaries

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Africa The Battle for Stability in Mali: Insights into the Recent Conflict with Tuareg Rebels and Russian Mercenaries by SOFREP 3 days ago Share This: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Trouble in Mali.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib Torture Case Jumps Legal Hurdle

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Abu Ghraib Torture Case Jumps Legal Hurdle August 3, 2023 A U.S. federal judge in Virginia this week refused to dismiss the torture suit against CACI Premier Technology, a military-industrial complex linchpin based in nearby Arlington.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help Published 7 August Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Critics are calling it a constitutional coup By Natasha Booty & Yusuf Akinpelu… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability – Antony Blinken

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability – Antony Blinken Published 8 August Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, The US Secretary of State warned that “every single place that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Africa After Prigozhin Is an Opportunity for the West

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Africa After Prigozhin Is an Opportunity for the West Despite Moscow’s best attempts at controlling the narrative, there exists a power vacuum in the region—and a need to rethink alliances. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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If Your Country Is Falling Apart, the Wagner Group Will Be There

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Opinion Guest Essay If Your Country Is Falling Apart, the Wagner Group Will Be There Aug. 11, 2023 Protesters hold a Russian flag aloft during a demonstration in Niger’s capital, Niamey,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Convoy Private Military Company created in occupied Crimea receives millions from Russian bank and billionaire Rotenberg

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ukrayinska Pravda Convoy Private Military Company created in occupied Crimea receives millions from Russian bank and billionaire Rotenberg Ukrainska Pravda Mon, August 14, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT·2 min read The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

World News Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta hold a Russian flag at the start of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Base Expansion in Mali Indicates Growing Wagner Group Investment

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Base Expansion in Mali Indicates Growing Wagner Group Investment Photo: CSIS Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun Published August 15, 2023 Despite continued uncertainty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia courts new militias as Wagner group takes pause

Posted on August 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia courts new militias as Wagner group takes pause By Jesse O’Neill July 31, 202311:35am Updated The Kremlin is seeking to authorize the creation of new paramilitary companies as Russia’s private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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