Author Archives: David Isenberg

More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians

Posted on February 27, 2025 by David Isenberg

More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians By ADFFebruary 18, 2025Updated:February 18, 20254 Mins Read Russian mercenaries board a helicopter in Mali. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of the Malian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former acting ICE director: Private immigration enforcement plan ‘plainly unlawful’

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Former acting ICE director: Private immigration enforcement plan ‘plainly unlawful’ Allies of the president have toyed with the idea of privatizing the deportation process, a move that could run afoul of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Photo Credit: La Silla Vacía, via ADF Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict  February 26, 2025  0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum A single road cuts through the Libyan desert from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book Recoil Staff February 25, 2025 At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Won Big with the PACT Act. Now, Civilian Military Contractors Are Starting Their Own Campaign

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Veterans Won Big with the PACT Act. Now, Civilian Military Contractors Are Starting Their Own Campaign Photos courtesy of Cory Archibald, illustration by Hrisanthi Pickett of The War Horse The War… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Source: Getty commentary Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia And how they adapted to local market demands and security challenges. by Odil Gafarov Published on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military contractors linked to controversial Blackwater want civilian army and detention camps to run Trump’s deportation plans

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Military contractors linked to controversial Blackwater want civilian army and detention camps to run Trump’s deportation plans Alex Woodward Tue, February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST 4 min read 45… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince: Private sector can help with mass deportations

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

Erik Prince: Private sector can help with mass deportations Prince denies ‘private army’ plan for migrant deportation He calls proposal a logistics solution for mass removals Says mass deportations require private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump allies circulate mass deportation plan calling for ‘processing camps’ and a private citizen ‘army’

Posted on February 25, 2025 by David Isenberg

Trump allies circulate mass deportation plan calling for ‘processing camps’ and a private citizen ‘army’ The group, led by Blackwater veteran Erik Prince, has close Trump ties. Mexican immigration officials and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Corporate War Dead Swed et al

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

The Corporate War Dead Swed et al sociology political sociologyprivate military companiesprivate securitysecuritysociology of work Ori Swed Abstract From an obscure sector synonymous with mercenaryism, the private military and security industry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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