Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa

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Opinion Guest Essay Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa Jan. 31, 2023 A celebration of France’s announcement last February that it would withdraw troops from Mali included a poster of President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries

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‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries 2:11 pm, February 3, 2023 Source: Mediazona A Wagner fighter in Soledar, Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner

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U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner The CIA director visited Libya amid concerns the Kremlin-linked outfit may tap into the country’s oil riches the U.S. Treasury has designated Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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American aid worker Pete Reed killed in Ukraine while helping civilians under fire, groups say

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American aid worker Pete Reed killed in Ukraine while helping civilians under fire, groups say By Cara Tabachnick Updated on: February 3, 2023 / 7:03 PM / CBS News Humanitarian worker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Forum for Private Security Research

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Forum for Private Security Research The Forum for Private Security Research acts as a focal point of connectivity for students, academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, military professionals and others who have a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer

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Murtaza _Hussain The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer The tool Russian mercenaries used to kill a Syrian army deserter and others has become a violent meme, similar to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Vindman leads new push to send military contractors to Ukraine

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Vindman leads new push to send military contractors to Ukraine The Trump impeachment figure is raising money to help with vehicle and weapons repairs on the front lines. As a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact

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Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact Ovigwe Eguegu Pages 445-462 | Published online: 11 Nov 2022 ABSTRACT The assumption of many researchers is that Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis

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Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis February 3, 2023 Kester Kenn Klomegah 0 Comments By Kester Kenn Klomegah The South African Institute of International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Designating Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organization is a first step — but there’s more work to do

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Designating Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organization is a first step — but there’s more work to do by Christopher Faulkner and Marcel Plichta, Opinion Contributors – 02/02/23 11:00 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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