Author Archives: David Isenberg

Soldiers of fortune in cyberspace and the governance of security : the new Wild West?

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Soldiers of fortune in cyberspace and the governance of security : the new Wild West? Celien De Stercke (UGent) (2023) Research Day Law and Criminology 2023. Author Celien De Stercke (UGent)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Armies of War Without Uniforms: Mercenaries and Private Military Companies in Russia’s Interventions in Syria and Ukraine

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Armies of War Without Uniforms: Mercenaries and Private Military Companies in Russia’s Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Year 2023, Volume: 24 Issue: 2, 292 – 301, 19.04.2023 Çağla MAVRUK Ali GÖK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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LEGALITY OF USE OF MERCENARIES IN NIGERIA’S COUNTER-TERRORISM PROTOCOL

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LEGALITY OF USE OF MERCENARIES IN NIGERIA’S COUNTER-TERRORISM PROTOCOL Chike B. OKOSA Abstract Nigeria’s monopoly of use of force within its territory is increasingly challenged by terrorists, bandits, separatists and criminal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Wagner’s largest African outpost, Russia looks to tighten its grip

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In Wagner’s largest African outpost, Russia looks to tighten its grip By Rachel Chason and  Barbara Debout September 18, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. EDT A statue representing Russian instructors belonging to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group sustains significant losses in clashes with Central African Republic rebels

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Wagner Group sustains significant losses in clashes with Central African Republic rebels Russian mercenaries being pushed back in Central African Republic, according to evidence obtained by Middle East Eye A Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Fighters Struggle to Get Hired at Burger King in Russia

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Wagner Fighters Struggle to Get Hired at Burger King in Russia By Brendan Cole On 9/16/23 at 11:23 AM EDT Current Time 0:13 / Duration 1:06 Ex-Wagner Mercenary ‘Beaten, Shot’ In Russia For… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine

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PBS NewsHour By — Associated Press Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine World Sep 29, 2023 10:02 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Resistance center: Russia sets up new PMC under Surovikin, eyes Wagner recruits

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Resistance center: Russia sets up new PMC under Surovikin, eyes Wagner recruits General Sergei Surovikin, who disappeared after a Wagner Group mutiny in June, is now spearheading a Russian PMC seeking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Cubans are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

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Why Cubans are fighting for Russia in Ukraine By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Updated 12:44 AM EDT, Tue September 19, 2023 01:23 Santa Clara, Cuba CNN  —  For months, hundreds of Cubans… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Another Former Wagner Mercenary Recruited From Russian Prison Accused Of Murder

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Another Former Wagner Mercenary Recruited From Russian Prison Accused Of Murder Wagner’s Yevgeny Prigozhin said in late June that 32,000 former inmates recruited from prison had returned home after being granted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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