Author Archives: David Isenberg

‘Used and thrown’

‘Used and thrown’ Nepali guards who protected British forces in Afghanistan still face unemployment and threat of deportation 11 April 2023 Jenna Mae Biedscheid Almost two years after the war in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2023

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2023 Apr 17, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2023 Karolina Hird, Kateryna Stepanenko, Nicole Wolkov, Grace Mappes,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Vladimir Putin’s war has exploded into Sudan

Vladimir Putin’s war has exploded into Sudan Sudan is cracking under the influence of Russian mercenaries, and other African nations may soon follow Richard Kemp 16 April 2023 • 9:12pm With… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Netanyahu should drop his plan to create a private army for Israel’s Itamar Ben Givr

Netanyahu should drop his plan to create a private army for Israel’s Itamar Ben Givr by Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor – 03/31/23 10:00 AM ET AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner Israeli Knesset… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir’s ‘national guard’ plan

Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir’s ‘national guard’ plan Critics warn the far-right security minister could use the 2,000-strong force specifically against anti-government demonstrators and Palestinian citizens of Israel. Israeli National Security Minister… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A new private military company emerges in Crimea

New Atlanticist March 31, 2023 Russian War Report: A new private military company emerges in Crimea By Digital Forensic Research Lab As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the Atlantic Council’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Born in Ukraine, Vladlen Tatarsky became an outspoken proponent of its destruction

Born in Ukraine, Vladlen Tatarsky became an outspoken proponent of its destruction By Katharina Krebs, Anna Chernova and Tim Lister, CNN Updated 4:47 AM EDT, Mon April 3, 2023   Video… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Netanyahu’s ‘Private Army’ Will Be Used to Crush Opposition, Critics Fear

Netanyahu’s ‘Private Army’ Will Be Used to Crush Opposition, Critics Fear By David Brennan On 4/4/23 at 8:54 AM EDT Current Time 0:09 / Duration 1:26 Protests Erupt In Israel Over Netanyahu’s Judiciary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies

98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies In this photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, housing for service members is shown, Thursday, April 28, 2022.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries

Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries When the war started, Russia had alleged that NATO soldiers were fighting in Ukrainian army uniform. This was not proved, though there were instances of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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