Author Archives: David Isenberg

It’s A bird? It’s A Plane! No, It’s A Private Drone Contractor!

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Back in April 2015 (Ahem, over TEN years ago) I wrote this article for Mint Press News. Now that contractors and drones are increasingly in the headlines (think Erik Prince operating drones… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US mercenary demands special jail food in India

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US mercenary demands special jail food in India RT.com 10 Jul 2026, 19:56 GMT+ Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested along with six Ukrainians, says the current meals are oily and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central african Republic

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Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central African Republic Jun 2026 by Ruben De Koning, Nathalia Dukhan – GI-TOC An in-depth study of the predatory trades and networks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters

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Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters By Agencies July 11, 2026 07:59 (EAT) A Somali youth holds the national flag, at Lido beach, Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz District,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force

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Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force Raphael Parens and Christopher M. Faulkner | 01.15.26 Ukraine has emerged as the world’s most intense proving ground for modern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals

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Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals July 11, 2026 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Key Takeaways Wagner Group Deeply Embedded in CAR’s Conflict Economy —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue?

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Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue? Stopfake 18:43, 11 july 2026 AI translation The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hua Xin Zhong An (HXZA)

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Hua Xin Zhong An (HXZA) Initial analysis run July 11, 2026 on Gemini AI.  Subsequent fact checks run on Grok AI, DeepSeek AI, and Claude AI. Grok AI, https://gemini.google.com/app/8e7618804e09080f write a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries

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Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries 02/11/202611 February, 2026 Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed private security contractors to support Democratic Republic of Congo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Akiles, military contractor: “One day in Ukraine, with 120 impacts falling on your position, is not worth $3,000”

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International conflict Akiles, military contractor: “One day in Ukraine, with 120 impacts falling on your position, is not worth $3,000” Laura Martin SanjuantwitterCalum Rochetwitter Update: Feb 20th, 2026 04:19 EST Make… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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