Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Russian mercenary

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons. The Russian mercenary Story by Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege An arial view of Bangui, Central African Republic, is seen on March. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File) By  JEAN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon: Report Lebanon has rejected Israel’s continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will ‘adopt all means’ to bring it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Last Thing Gaza Needs Is Another Blackwater

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Citizens in the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood of Gaza City continue to live in makeshift tents amid the rubble of their houses that were destroyed by Israeli attacks during the cold weather,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin and the new fight for the future of Russia, with professor Mark Galeotti

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Downfall Prigozhin, Putin and the new fight for the future of Russia, with professor Mark Galeotti Posted on 06 Nov 2024    Yevgeny Prigozhin’s story is one of stark transformation –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict English Posted on 14 Feb 2025    The Wagner Group mercenary force and its successor, the Africa Corps, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Two Russian citizens sentenced for Wagner Group recruitment in Poland

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Two Russian citizens sentenced for Wagner Group recruitment in Poland 2025-02-14 14:25 update: 2025-02-15, 13:14 Udostępnij przez Photo PAP/Łukasz Gągulski A regional court in Krakow, southern Poland, has sentenced two Russian citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner mercenary sentenced to 10 years for murder after returning from Ukrainian captivity

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Wagner mercenary sentenced to 10 years for murder after returning from Ukrainian captivity February 3, 2025, 01:40 PM  223 Artyom Sychev (Photo: Don’t wait for me from Ukraine/Telegram) A Wagner mercenary,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels by Cameron Curtis Erik Prince (above) and Senator Mike Lee (R. Utah) propose that PMCs target cartels. Image Credit: Vanity Fair Listen to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel Analysis | Africa regions africa  russia John LechnerSergey Eledinov Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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