Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian Private Military Companies Thriving Due to War with Ukraine

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Private Military Companies Thriving Due to War with Ukraine By Ryan Bauer and Erik E. Mueller Updated: June 16, 2023 Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Marina Moldavskaya / Kommersant… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner ‘Staged’ Cheering Crowds During Mutiny, Claims Rostov Governor

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner ‘Staged’ Cheering Crowds During Mutiny, Claims Rostov Governor June 30, 2023 Wagner mercenaries seen on the streets of Rostov-on-Don. AFP Public displays of support shown for Wagner mercenaries in southern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny By Ann Scott Tyson Staff writer June 27, 2023 | Beijing Soon after Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections The city continues to operate as a haven for murky shell companies and illicit transactions. By Gigi Lee and Fong Tak Ho for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

China has been contributing peacekeepers to the UN mission in Sudan for years. Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them Published: June 8,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Flashpoints | Security | East Asia Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa? As the controversial Russian mercenary group is diverting its attention to Ukraine, China’s PSCs have a window… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group Will Live to Fight Another Day

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

The RAND Blog The Wagner Group Will Live to Fight Another Day commentary (USA Today) A Wagner fighter patrols a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What’s ahead for the Wagner Group in Africa and the Middle East?

Posted on July 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Commentary What’s ahead for the Wagner Group in Africa and the Middle East? Vanda Felbab-Brown July 18, 2023 9 min read   Predictions of the end of the Wagner Group’s operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Fate of the Wagner Group in Syria, Libya, and Sudan

Posted on July 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Fate of the Wagner Group in Syria, Libya, and Sudan Jul 18, 2023 Gregory Aftandilian The bizarre episode of the late June failed mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin against the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What the Wagner Mutiny Means for China in Africa

Posted on July 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

What the Wagner Mutiny Means for China in Africa When it comes to increasing its security footprint abroad, Beijing is facing a conundrum in reconciling Maoist doctrine with contemporary reality. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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