Author Archives: David Isenberg

Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war

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Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war Diana Hodali 06/13/2026June 13, 2026 Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Protective Measures are Necessary for Mercenary Involvement in Haiti

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THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REVIEW Protective Measures are Necessary for Mercenary Involvement in Haiti Apr 5 Written By Xiomara Jean-Louis, Staff Writer Author’s Note: This article was written two days before Human… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From job offers to “meat assaults”: The deception of Russia’s foreign fighters

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From job offers to “meat assaults”: The deception of Russia’s foreign fighters A joint human rights report reveals that Russia’s global recruitment system increasingly relies on deception, coercion, and economic desperation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Haitian authorities confirm Erik Prince-linked mercenaries took part in anti-gang raids

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Haitian authorities confirm Erik Prince-linked mercenaries took part in anti-gang raids Officials publicly acknowledge for the first time that private military firm Vectus Global supported police operations, including a Jan. 14… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call for inputs – The use of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and security companies in organized criminal activities and illicit networks

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Call for inputs – The use of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and security companies in organized criminal activities and illicit networks Issued by Working Group on the use of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s top source of foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war named

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Middle East conflict peace talks Donald Trump President Zelenskyy Russia’s top source of foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war named Sat, June 13, 2026 – 07:10 3 min How are countries around… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies

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“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies Story June 12, 2026 Watch Full Show Listen Media Options Film Russia Guests Rick Rowley Oscar-nominated, three-time Emmy-winning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The story of Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious mercenaries

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The story of Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious mercenaries Democracy Now! 3.33M subscribers 13,597 views Jun 12, 2026 Filmmaker Rick Rowley’s new documentary “Hell’s Army” tracks the Wagner Group, the notorious Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Business History of Erik Prince (2000–Present)

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On June 12 I tasked China’s DeepSeek AI to Write a detailed history of the business activities of the American named Erik Prince, from 2000 to the present day. Fact checks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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OUTSOURCING VIOLENCE: PARA-INSTITUTIONAL COERCIVE ACTORS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES’ REGIONAL ACTIVISM

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OUTSOURCING VIOLENCE: PARA-INSTITUTIONAL COERCIVE ACTORS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES’ REGIONAL ACTIVISM Noureddine Jebnoun The Arab Studies Journal Spring 2022, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 38-79 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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