Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Humanitarian Aid Shooting Galleries in Gaza

Posted on June 5, 2025 by David Isenberg

The Humanitarian Aid Shooting Galleries in Gaza The lessons no one learned from the World Central Kitchen massacre(s) by Maureen Tkacik June 4, 2025 Expand Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo Palestinians carry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Feudalism Is Our Future

Posted on June 4, 2025 by David Isenberg

Ideas Feudalism Is Our Future What the next Dark Ages could look like By Cullen Murphy Illustration by Ben Hickey June 3, 2025, 7 AM ET Listen 1.0x 0:0019:48 Judging from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Uneven Battlefield: How Private Military Companies Impact the Armed Forces They Support

Posted on June 4, 2025 by David Isenberg

The Uneven Battlefield: How Private Military Companies Impact the Armed Forces They Support Alex Cann PhD Counterterrorism & National Security |Security Sector Governance I Strategic Leadership | Corporate Security | Author… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Think Trump’s deportations have been bad? Wait until his civilian army gets started.

Posted on June 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

Think Trump’s deportations have been bad? Wait until his civilian army gets started.   by Brandon Bolte and Isabel Skinner, opinion contributor  – 06/02/25 11:00 AM ET Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Caste: an American complained that Kiev deprives mercenaries of legal status

Posted on June 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

Caste: an American complained that Kiev deprives mercenaries of legal status June 1st, 2025 23:15 Foreign mercenaries on the Ukraine. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach / REUTERS An American mercenary complained that Kiev deprives… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison

Posted on June 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison Mr Bonini arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, where he joined the International Legion and underwent additional military training. News… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth

Posted on May 30, 2025 by David Isenberg

Exclusive: Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth By Jessica Donati and Sonia Rolley April 17, 202510:29 AM EDTUpdated a month ago Item 1 of 2… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary

Posted on May 30, 2025 by David Isenberg

Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary A 50-year-old Uzbek national who joined Russia’s Wagner private military company and fought in Ukraine has been sentenced to prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs

Posted on May 30, 2025 by David Isenberg

U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs Erik Prince has reached a deal with Haiti’s transitional government that also involves operating drones and target gang members… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon

Posted on May 30, 2025 by David Isenberg

Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon Donald R Rothwell The Australian fighter’s 13-year sentence in occupied Ukraine eliminatesprisoner exchange hopes and leaves Canberra few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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