Author Archives: David Isenberg

Belarus’ dictator says he talked Putin out of assassinating Prigozhin: ‘Yes, we could take him out’

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Belarus’ dictator says he talked Putin out of assassinating Prigozhin: ‘Yes, we could take him out’ Rebecca Cohen and Jake Epstein Jun 27, 2023, 11:13 AM EDT Russian President Vladimir Putin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenary Group: A Look At 5 Big, Elite Private, Security Forces In The World

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Mercenary Group: A Look At 5 Big, Elite Private, Security Forces In The World Following the Wagner row in Russia, we look at a few of the world’s most infamous private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater to Wagner, how war has been outsourced to private militaries around the world

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Blackwater to Wagner, how war has been outsourced to private militaries around the world Governments around the world are increasingly relying on private military companies that provide logistical support, security and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Special Forces Soldiers Reveal First Details of Battle With Russian Mercenaries in Syria

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

America is disconnected from veterans and military families. Be part of the solution.   Special Forces Soldiers Reveal First Details of Battle With Russian Mercenaries in Syria May 11, 2023| Kevin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of the End for Putin?

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Beginning of the End for Putin? Prigozhin’s Rebellion Ended Quickly, but It Spells Trouble for the Kremlin By Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage June 27, 2023 Wagner private mercenary company… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Russia’s coup d’état – Nature and Implications”

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

SCSS#10, 26 June 2023: “Russia’s coup d’état – Nature and Implications” This is a summary of the discussion at the latest of the current series of online Strategic Competition Seminar Series (SCSS)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US gathered detailed intelligence on Wagner chief’s rebellion plans but kept it secret from most allies

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

US gathered detailed intelligence on Wagner chief’s rebellion plans but kept it secret from most allies By Natasha Bertrand, Alex Marquardt, Kylie Atwood and Kevin Liptak, CNN Updated 3:07 AM EDT,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, We Knew Him When

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Yevgeny Prigozhin, We Knew Him When By Quinta Jurecic, Gia Kokotakis, Eugenia Lostri, Tyler McBrien Monday, June 26, 2023, 6:48 PM Yevgeny Prigozhin in a screenshot taken from a video taken… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Chief’s Mutiny in Russia: Cautionary Notes on Early Assessments

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner Chief’s Mutiny in Russia: Cautionary Notes on Early Assessments by Viola Gienger June 26, 2023 Filed under: Belarus, Military, Private Military and Security Companies, private military contractors, Russia, Russia-Ukraine War,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and its allies had ‘nothing to do with’ the rebellion in Russia, Biden says.

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia-Ukraine War The U.S. and its allies had ‘nothing to do with’ the rebellion in Russia, Biden says. Western nations agreed on a conference call not to let President Vladimir Putin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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