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David Isenberg, “Shadow Force” The people who fight in proxy wars

Posted on August 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

David Isenberg, “Shadow Force” The people who fight in proxy wars S   So, 33 Russians walk into a spa outside of Minsk, the capital of Belarus.  They arrive as a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Note to Readers

Posted on April 2, 2020 by David Isenberg

Hi, As a few new people have subscribed to this blog in the past few months I just wanted to let everyone know, in case you hadn’t noticed, that during the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Libya has been Flooded with Mercenaries and Private Military Companies

Posted on February 6, 2020 by David Isenberg

Middle East Libya has been Flooded with Mercenaries and Private Military Companies February 5, 2020 Written by David Isenberg The war in Libya is one that might have ended a long… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Catch-22 in Afghanistan

Posted on January 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

Endless War January 12, 2020 Written by David Isenberg Catch-22 in Afghanistan By David Isenberg It is not every day that an actual war imitates art, so when it does happen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contracting Goes Global

Posted on November 12, 2019 by David Isenberg

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PJC = Private Jihadi Contractor

Posted on October 22, 2019 by David Isenberg

PJC = Private Jihadi Contractor October 21, 2019 by David Isenberg From the very beginning of the modern private military company (PMC) era, dating back to the late 1980s, one question… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The dirty business of detaining refugees

Posted on April 7, 2019 by David Isenberg

Australia Refugees April 6, 2019 Refugees at the Manus Island detention center in a 2017 file photo. Image: Youtube The dirty business of detaining refugees Australia has a long and sordid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Full transcript – Force For Hire: Episode 1

Posted on March 23, 2019 by David Isenberg

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Episode 1: Outsourcing America’s military might

Posted on March 7, 2019 by David Isenberg

In this first episode, Michelle and Desmon talk to Sean McFate, who is a self-described former mercenary and the author of “New Rules of War,” and David Isenberg, a Navy veteran… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa

Posted on February 14, 2019 by David Isenberg

Africa Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa Last Updated: February 13, 2019 9:28 AM Salem Solomon FILE – Members of the Close Protection Unit for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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