Author Archives: David Isenberg

Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state

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Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state Zack Kopplin The Afghan state was held together by theft, extortion and nepotism – at the highest levels ‘One reason the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Biden Advisers Ride on Pegasus Spyware

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Home Money, Politics and Power Biden Advisers Ride on Pegasus Spyware The NSO Group, now part of a Washington Post exposé, has for years enlisted powerful consultants to save its reputation.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help

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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help >> Bhadra Sharma, The New York Times Published: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Updated: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Gurkha… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul

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AP National News By Associated Press Published August 18, 2021 10:36 PM Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Linkedin The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul The Associated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private military companies: Empowerment of state or privates?

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Private military companies: Empowerment of state or privates? Published 2:09 am IST on August 23, 2021 By Parth Raman and Maria Diandra Opre “We are living in the decade, where we… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue

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The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue Tweet Published August 23. 2021 02:45PM America’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, culminating with the Biden administration’s chaotic handling of the ongoing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries Admit Assassination of Haitian President

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Colombian Mercenaries Admit Assassination of Haitian President Colombian mercenaries, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 7, 2021. | Photo: Twitter/ @reseau_internat After killing Jovenel Moise, they stayed in his residence looking for millions of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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When did mercenaries become contractors?

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When did mercenaries become contractors? Comments By Paul Campos On August 23, 2021 I’m pretty sure the answer is shortly after September 11, 2001. As best I can recall, the first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off

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Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off Expert Reviews By Jayanta Kalita August 20, 2021 Thanks to the US,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex

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The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex After 20 years, the Taliban are back in power. But for the defense industry, that massive failure was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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