Author Archives: David Isenberg

The False Promise of Multi-stakeholder Governance: Depoliticising Private Military and Security Companies

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The False Promise of Multi-stakeholder Governance: Depoliticising Private Military and Security Companies Berenike Prem Published online: 09 Jul 2020 ABSTRACT Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) have become a vital part of the global… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The golden age of mercenaries

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In-House vs. Outsourced Trolls: How Digital Mercenaries Shape State Influence Strategies

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GUNS-FOR-HIRE: CHINESE MERCENARIES ON THE 21ST CENTURY SILK ROAD

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GUNS-FOR-HIRE: CHINESE MERCENARIES ON THE 21ST CENTURY SILK ROAD Source: Washington International Law Journal . Dec2020, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p116-143. 28p. Author(s): Peterson IV, Carl H. Abstract: There has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Legal-criminal analysis of the crime of mercenary activity provided in art. 141 CP RM

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Legal-criminal analysis of the crime of mercenary activity provided in art. 141 CP RM Summary Annotation Vera Macovei “Legal-criminal analysis of the crime of mercenary activity provided in art. 141 CP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Deploying Race, Employing Force:’African Mercenaries’ and the 2011 NATO Intervention in Libya

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Sudan’s Soldiers of Misfortune |

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Off the Grid uncovers the ruthless networks operating in the Darfur region, which recruit Sudanese men to fight a war that isn’t theirs. Here is the story of those who managed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops

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Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops Posted: December 27, 2020 – 5:46 AM Trudy Rubin | @trudyrubin | trubin@inquirer.com Khalid Mohammed / AP The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Band of Brothers: The Wagner Group and the Russian State

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Band of Brothers: The Wagner Group and the Russian State September 21, 2020 This article is part of the CSIS executive education program Understanding the Russian Military Today. The Russian private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N.

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December 30, 20205:53 AMUpdated 2 hours ago Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N. By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read GENEVA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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