Category Archives: Middle East

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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UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses Nora Barrows-Friedman Activism and BDS Beat 24 April 2020 Activists worldwide continue to campaign against G4S’ involvement in Israel’s human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve Quarterly Report to the United States Congress January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020

Posted on May 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve Quarterly Report to the United States Congress January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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The Use of Mercenaries: A New Recourse to an Old Practice for Waging War in the Middle East

Posted on March 15, 2020 by David Isenberg

The Use of Mercenaries: A New Recourse to an Old Practice for Waging War in the Middle East Yoel Guzansky, Daniel Rakov, Gallia Lindenstrauss INSS Insight No. 1271, March 10, 2020… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, 1st Qtr, FY2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by David Isenberg

CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, 1st Qtr, FY2020 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Russia’s Middle East: You probe with bayonets. If you find mush, you proceed …

Posted on March 3, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russia’s Middle East: You probe with bayonets. If you find mush, you proceed … February 27, 2020 Michael Patrick Mulroy, Eric S. Oehlerich   There was a firefight During the winter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Foreign Contract Soldiers in the Gulf

Posted on February 6, 2020 by David Isenberg

Foreign Contract Soldiers in the Gulf Zoltan Barany February 05, 2020 Article Source: Getty Summary:  Despite flagging oil revenues and the introduction of conscription in the Gulf, the use of foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UNITED STATES EX REL. FADLALLA v. DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC, Dist. Court, D. Maryland 2019

Posted on January 17, 2020 by David Isenberg

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ex rel. ELGASIM MOHAMED FADLALLA, et al., Plaintiff-Relators, v. DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC, et al., Defendants. Civil Action No. 8:15-cv-01806-PX.United States District Court, D. Maryland.September 4, 2019.Elgasim Mohamed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenary business: Middle East tension sparks boom for UK-led private security

Posted on January 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

Mercenary business: Middle East tension sparks boom for UK-led private security This feature is available for registered users. Please register or log in to continue General Soleimani’s demise has had wide-reaching… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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October 2019, Information on the contractor population in Syria was incorporated starting 2nd quarter FY18CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Posted on December 13, 2019 by David Isenberg

October 2019, Information on the contractor population in Syria was incorporated starting 2nd quarter FY18CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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