Author Archives: David Isenberg

“Putin’s Chef”: The Man Behind Russia’s Shadow Army

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“Putin’s Chef”: The Man Behind Russia’s Shadow Army Evgeny Prigozhin, the terrifying and inscrutable muscle behind Russia’s most notorious mercenary group, has been the hidden hand behind some of the worst… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 13, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 13, 2023 Jan 13, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Kateryna Stepanenko, George Barros, Riley Bailey, Angela Howard, Madison Williams, and Mason Clark January… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 5, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 5, 2023 Jan 5, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 5, 2023 Karolina Hird, Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, Layne Philipson,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, Karolina Hird, George Barros, Madison Williams, and Frederick W. Kagan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive

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Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive By SAM MEDNICK today 1 of 4 This undated photograph handed out by French military shows three Russian mercenaries, right, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Russian mercenary boss courts Putin with Ukrainian battlefield success

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5 minute read January 13, 20232:10 PM ESTLast Updated a day ago Analysis: Russian mercenary boss courts Putin with Ukrainian battlefield success By Andrew Osborn [1/2] Yevgeny Prigozhin (L) assists Russian Prime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin claims full control of Soledar. Ukrainian officials disagree

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Prigozhin claims full control of Soledar. Ukrainian officials disagree. 6:23 am, January 11, 2023 Source: AFU StratCom Overnight, RIA Novosti published a photo on Telegram which purports to show Wagner PMC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 11, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Kateryna Stepanenko, Karolina Hird, George Barros, Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, Madison Williams, Layne Philipson,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The mercenary assault on Soledar Russia’s Wagner Group gains control over most of the mining town and threatens Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut, but the offensive’s price has been high

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The mercenary assault on Soledar Russia’s Wagner Group gains control over most of the mining town and threatens Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut, but the offensive’s price has been high 10:33 am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Shadow Workforce: The Effects of Military Privatization on Political Behaviour and Authority within Liberal-Democratic States, and their Implications for International Security

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Canada’s Shadow Workforce: The Effects of Military Privatization on Political Behaviour and Authority within Liberal-Democratic States, and their Implications for International Security Author: Ferraro, Stefan Edward Vincent Advisor: White, Linda Department:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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