Author Archives: David Isenberg

They Talk the Talk, But Do Russia’s Hawks Have Any Real Influence?

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They Talk the Talk, But Do Russia’s Hawks Have Any Real Influence? 7.11.2022 Alexandra Prokopenko It’s difficult to discern any real growth in the influence of the hardliners. They are trying… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination

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United Nations A/77/268General Assembly Distr.: General4 August 2022 Original: English 22–12186 (E) 160822*2212186*Seventy–seventh sessionItem 68 of the provisional agenda*Right of peoples to self–determination Use of mercenaries as a means of violating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Violations by mercenaries and private military and security companies highlight urgent need for maritime security oversight: UN experts

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Press releases Special Procedures Violations by mercenaries and private military and security companies highlight urgent need for maritime security oversight: UN experts 01 November 2022 Statement of the Chair of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors Are Falling Short on Women, Peace, and Security

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Contractors Are Falling Short on Women, Peace, and Security Is the current guidance on the WPS agenda enough for private military and security companies? Commentary Words:Anne Lauder Pictures: Sage Friedman Date:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Timothy Griffin of New York state is killed fighting Russians in Ukraine

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Timothy Griffin of New York state is killed fighting Russians in Ukraine At least six Americans have died so far in the conflict. Ukrainian artillerymen fire a howitzer on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Role of US private military contractors expanding sharply in Ukraine

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Spotlight UNITED STATES Role of US private military contractors expanding sharply in Ukraine As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its ninth month, the role of PMCs backing Ukrainian troops appears… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China private security companies making a BRI killing

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China private security companies making a BRI killing China’s use of PSCs expected to rise as Belt and Road Initiative projects face rising challenges in fraught geopolitical environment by Gabriel Honrada… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nigerian Think Tank, Agora Policy Seeks Deployment of Private Security Contractors to Combat Criminal Attacks

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Nigerian Think Tank, Agora Policy Seeks Deployment of Private Security Contractors to Combat Criminal Attacks Nigeria | 12 hours ago *Says more holistic approach needed to overcome growing insecurity  *Insists sustained… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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An Ex-Wagner Group Mercenary Throws Open the Door on the Russian Operation

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An Ex-Wagner Group Mercenary Throws Open the Door on the Russian Operation October 10, 2022 by Anastasiia Carrier LEAVE A COMMENT Marat Gabidullin, a former Wagner Group operative, in Syria, where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenary force Wagner opens first official headquarters

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Russian mercenary force Wagner opens first official headquarters The European Union has accused the Wagner Group of serious human rights abuses in Ukraine, Africa, Syria, and Libya. A man wearing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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