Author Archives: David Isenberg

‘My journey to get aid in Gaza was like Squid Game’

‘My journey to get aid in Gaza was like Squid Game’ Going to the US-backed aid distribution centre was the hardest day of my life. I’ve never felt humiliation like that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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After a month, deadly shootings near Gaza aid sites still a near-daily menace

After a month, deadly shootings near Gaza aid sites still a near-daily menace With nearly 500 reported killed trying to reach Gaza Humanitarian Foundation locations, the IDF says it’s working on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Boston Consulting Group’s reckoning after Gaza aid project controversy

Boston Consulting Group’s reckoning after Gaza aid project controversy 17 June 2025 Consultancy-me.com Boston Consulting Group has taken a number of actions in response to the mounting controversy over its involvement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Prince of War

Ben Makuch June 19, 2025 The Prince of War Everything Erik Prince touches turns to shit Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory In the early aughts, the global war on terror—as the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Horror, the Horror: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Mr. Kurtz of Russia

The Horror, the Horror: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Mr. Kurtz of Russia A discussion with the writer and public-policy analyst Candace Rondeaux about her new book, “Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner mercenaries declare ‘mission accomplished’ in Mali

Wagner mercenaries declare ‘mission accomplished’ in Mali But in other parts of Africa the PMCs have been brought under direct control of the Russian government and they aren’t going anywhere. Analysis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren’t Going Anywhere

The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren’t Going Anywhere Commentary Jun 12, 2025 A Russian Wagner Group member is part of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera’s security in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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s ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds

s ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds 1 of 3 | A private prison in Kansas could soon be holding migrants as part of President Trump’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Erik Prince brings his mercenaries to Haiti. What could go wrong?

Erik Prince brings his mercenaries to Haiti. What could go wrong? The former Blackwater founder and global gun for hire wants to get back into the Washington game, big time. Reporting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner to withdraw from Mali after ‘completing mission’

Wagner to withdraw from Mali after ‘completing mission’ 1 day ago Nkechi Ogbonna BBC News, Lagos Getty Images The Russian mercenary group claimed responsibility for killing “thousands of militants and their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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