Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Wagner Group Aren’t Just Mercenaries, They are Guarantors of Oligarchy

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The Wagner Group Aren’t Just Mercenaries, They are Guarantors of Oligarchy Ty Joplin Published August 19th, 2020 – 08:20 GMT Russian soldiers in Latakia, Syria (AFP/FILE) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Libya’s conflict, Wagner’s reach reflects Russia’s staying power

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In Libya’s conflict, Wagner’s reach reflects Russia’s staying power Analysis 9 min read Ruslan Trad 25 August, 2021 Analysis: The arrival of Russian mercenaries changed the war in Libya, with the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince Responds To Psaki’s Comments, Issues Warning For Kabul Airport

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Erik Prince Responds To Psaki’s Comments, Issues Warning For Kabul Airport by Tyler Durden Friday, Aug 27, 2021 – 05:30 PM One day after White House press secretary Jen Psaki slammed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: Turkey and Taliban close to deal on Kabul airport

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EXCLUSIVE: Turkey and Taliban close to deal on Kabul airport Ankara plans to maintain its presence in Kabul to secure its political and commercial interests, along with Qatari support, while Taliban… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts

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In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts As the US spends its final hours in Afghanistan, Mark Cancian of CSIS notes that more contractors have died (8,000) than US… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank.

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Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank. What CACI reveals about the feedback loop between military contractors and think tanks. Sarah Lazare… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How the defense industry helped prolong the war in Afghanistan

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QuincyInst.org   210818-M-TU241-1009 HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan (August 18, 2021) Marines with the 24th Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guide an evacuee during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state

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Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state Zack Kopplin The Afghan state was held together by theft, extortion and nepotism – at the highest levels ‘One reason the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Biden Advisers Ride on Pegasus Spyware

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Home Money, Politics and Power Biden Advisers Ride on Pegasus Spyware The NSO Group, now part of a Washington Post exposé, has for years enlisted powerful consultants to save its reputation.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help

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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help >> Bhadra Sharma, The New York Times Published: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Updated: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Gurkha… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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