Category Archives: Middle East

Moscow’s Mercenary Ways

Posted on January 20, 2022 by David Isenberg

Moscow’s Mercenary Ways Michael Young In an interview, Ruslan Trad describes how private military companies advance the Kremlin’s agenda in the Arab world. January 19, 2022 Ruslan Trad is a freelance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Use of mercenaries in Middle East was ineffective and un-American

Posted on November 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

EDITORIAL: Use of mercenaries in Middle East was ineffective and un-American Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 | 2 a.m. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq offered a long list of painful lessons for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fair recruitment: FairSquare publish recommendations on roles for destination & origin govts.; incl. study of five migration corridors

Posted on August 10, 2021 by David Isenberg

Story Fair recruitment: FairSquare publish recommendations on roles for destination & origin govts.; incl. study of five migration corridors The Terminal_Flickr User_(CC BY-NC 2.0) للغة العربية اضغط هنا In July 2021,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Workers going to Qatar and Kuwait paying hefty amounts as zero cost policy falters, report says

Posted on August 10, 2021 by David Isenberg

Workers going to Qatar and Kuwait paying hefty amounts as zero cost policy falters, report says A study on recruitment of Nepali workers for Kuwait and Qatar urges the Nepal government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence

Posted on May 25, 2021 by David Isenberg

Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence The dual military and economic nature of the group’s activities make it more beholden to the Kremlin. Thursday 20/05/2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CENTCOM IS SUED FOR ERIK PRINCE DOCS

Posted on March 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

Feb. 26, 2021 CENTCOM IS SUED FOR ERIK PRINCE DOCS: The watchdog group Public Citizen is suing Central Command for failure to fulfill its 2017 request under the Freedom of Information… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The dark Prince

Posted on March 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

Middle East The dark Prince A short history of a very modern mercenary March 27, 2021 | 4:03 pm From the Magazine Blood on his hands: Erik Prince in Washington DC,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Escape: Plan: Land and Sea Evacuation in Lebanon

Posted on March 8, 2021 by David Isenberg

The Escape Plan: Land and Sea Evacuation in Lebanon The safety of employees in Lebanon is a top priority for businesses operating in a country that has struggled for stability due… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military and Security Companies in MENA (in English)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by David Isenberg

•Aug 19, 2020 DCAF Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance The use of private military and security companies (PMSCs), including in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) has caused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Keenie Meenie’ Private Military Companies: Mercenaries and the Old-New Rules of War

Posted on August 31, 2020 by David Isenberg

‘Keenie Meenie’ Private Military Companies: Mercenaries and the Old-New Rules of War Nicholas Pritchard Published August 27th, 2020 – 09:52 GMT /AFP The Middle East is saturated with private military contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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