Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Historiography and Historicity of Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The Historiography and Historicity of Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors in Sub-Saharan Africa In: International Journal of Military History and Historiography Author: Gary Baines Online Publication Date: 13 Dec 2024 Abstract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Border Patrol reportedly captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K

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US Border Patrol reportedly captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K Timur Praliev of Kazakhstan reportedly told investigators he was a member of the Wagner Group By Greg Wehner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sexual violence in the shadows: Private military contractors and the perpetration of sexual violence

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Wagner Group in CAR: Not Quite a Success Story

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Wagner Group in CAR: Not Quite a Success Story Situation Reports – January 2, 2025 By Alec Soltes In recent years, the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian paramilitary organization, emerged as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Will Mass Deportation Be A Moneymaker For Private Prisons?

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Will Mass Deportation Be A Moneymaker For Private Prisons? Michelle Mbekeani Contributor Michelle Mbekeani analyzes the intersection of public finance & policy Jan 12, 2025,09:40pm EST Updated Jan 12, 2025, 09:50pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenary Caught With Drone On U.S.-Mexico Border

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Russian Mercenary Caught With Drone On U.S.-Mexico Border Published Jan 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM EST Wagner Veteran ‘Visits Own Grave’ After Mistaken KIA Report By Billal Rahman Live News Reporter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Yandex founder Arkady Volozh says he hired security detail after Putin hinted at Prigozhin’s demise in a cryptic response to his anti-war remarks

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Yandex founder Arkady Volozh says he hired security detail after Putin hinted at Prigozhin’s demise in a cryptic response to his anti-war remarks 2:53 pm, January 10, 2025 Source: Bloomberg In… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Venezuela detains 3 Ukrainians, accuses them of ‘terror’ plot

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Venezuela detains 3 Ukrainians, accuses them of ‘terror’ plot Boldizsar Gyori Wed, January 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM EST 2 min read Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro announced the detention of three… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit alleges racial and gender discrimination led to an Air Force contractor’s death

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Business Lawsuit alleges racial and gender discrimination led to an Air Force contractor’s death   A photograph of Stephanie Cosme sits on an altar on Dec. 22, 2023, in Palmdale, Calif.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Unpacking WhatsApp’s Legal Triumph Over NSO Group

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Unpacking WhatsApp’s Legal Triumph Over NSO Group Asaf Lubin Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 10:05 AM Share On: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Print this article How precedent-setting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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