Author Archives: David Isenberg

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russia of sending mercenaries into rebel-held territories

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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russia of sending mercenaries into rebel-held territories   A militant of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic along the so-called line of contact between Ukrainian and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Hundreds’ of Russian mercenaries in Mali, EU confirms

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News EU & the World ‘Hundreds’ of Russian mercenaries in Mali, EU confirms The EU has been training Malian soldiers for years (Photo: eutmmali.eu) By Andrew Rettman Brussels, 18. Jan, 07:15… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group Strengthens Its Hold in Africa

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FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube Wagner Group Strengthens Its Hold in Africa SecurityBy Ayan Mohamed Ali January 13, 2022 Vladimir Putin was asked in April 2012 in the Russian Duma about whether he supported creating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group: Origins and Early Deployments

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The Wagner Group: Origins and Early Deployments Backgrounders – January 16, 2022 By Alessandro Gagaridis Summary In just a few years, the Wagner Group has emerged as one of Russia’s most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military officials admit they knew that Afghan air force would fail when contractors left

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Military officials admit they knew that Afghan air force would fail when contractors left Post Date: January 20, 2022 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone U.S. military officials knew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD Contractor Census, 1st quarter Fiscal Year 2022 | USCENTCOM

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DOD Contractor Census, 1st quarter Fiscal Year 2022 | USCENTCOM Post Date: January 18, 2022 | Category: Around the World BACKGROUND: This report provides Department of Defense (DoD) contractor personnel numbers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner’s dubious operatics in CAR and beyond

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ISS Today Wagner’s dubious operatics in CAR and beyond Is the expanding presence of Russia’s private military company a legitimate cause for African concern? 21 Jan 2022  /  byPeter Fabricius Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali

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Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali Issued on: 14/01/2022 – 12:02 Soldiers from the European Task force Takuba walk down the Champs-Élysées avenue during the Bastille… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pinellas County Sheriff named in report showing how private security firms harm the incarcerated

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Pinellas County Sheriff named in report showing how private security firms harm the incarcerated ‘In Pinellas County, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has contracted with G4S to transport incarcerated people, even as they… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China turns to PMCs to protect its workers and BRI investments in Africa

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China turns to PMCs to protect its workers and BRI investments in Africa Written by Africa Defense Forum – 14th Jan 2022 Through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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