Category Archives: Mercenaries

Return of the mercenaries

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin (Photo by Sergei ILNITSKY / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI ILNITSKY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Return of the mercenaries Putin’s hired killers have money on their minds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ash Milton January 18, 2023 Articles “Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann Chatham House/Simon Mann Simon Mann was formed in consummately British institutions. After completing his education at Eton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nation-State Threats and the Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Exploring the Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Nation-State Threats and the Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Exploring the Microsoft Digital Defense Report | Feb 1, 2023 3:21 pm PST This article explores the top trends in nation-state threats as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’ By. Sandile Motha 29th Jan 2023 King Mswati III and Eswatini government ropes in SA-based mercenaries to clamp down on pro-democracy forces. / Gallo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British law firm used by Russian mercenary Yevgeniy Prigozhin is investigated

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

British law firm used by Russian mercenary Yevgeniy Prigozhin is investigated Jonathan Ames , Legal Editor | Mario Ledwith Thursday January 26 2023, 7.25am GMT, The Times Yevgeny Prigozhin, the oligarch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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With dagger, silencer in luggage: Switzerland arrested Ukraine mercenary at border

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

With dagger, silencer in luggage: Switzerland arrested Ukraine mercenary at border Border officials in October apprehended Colombian man who was carrying weapons, war paraphernalia, local media reports Timur Kirez   |26.01.2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War

Posted on January 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Politics Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War Tshisekedi says Congo hired Bulgarian private military group President Tshisekedi says peace talks are ‘at a standstill’ President Felix TshisekediPhotographer: Michele… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict?

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Conflicts Democratic Republic of Congo Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict? Simone Schlindwein 01/17/2023  January 17, 2023 Western diplomats are deeply worried about the sudden appearance of Eastern European… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece?

Posted on January 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece? The ancient Greeks came to rely on mercenary manpower during their fractious history of conflict. Let’s look at some famous mercenaries of Ancient Greece.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: The Wagner Group and Beyond

Posted on January 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Mercenaries in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: The Wagner Group and Beyond Join us on Tuesday 31 January at 5.00pm UK time, at the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre, for a talk with our guest Dr… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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