Author Archives: David Isenberg

Propaganda via Cinema: Russian mercenaries cynically presented as heroes

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Propaganda via Cinema: Russian mercenaries cynically presented as heroes This post is also available in: LT EN Newly built Russian film is glorifying “Russian gladiators” in the Central African Republic who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics

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Politics Today What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics Security   By Sean McFate May 18, 2021 There is good news. Mercenaries are as old as war, yet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian parliament shuns probe on failed Wagner mercenaries capture

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Ukrainian parliament shuns probe on failed Wagner mercenaries capture The Vekrhovna Rada refused to launch a probe into the failed operation of Ukrainian intelligence that aimed to capture Russian ‘Wagner group’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Bear’s Necessities

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The Bear’s Necessities May 19, 2021 Putin and his associates profit off of some of Africa’s most lucrative natural resources while simultaneously evading Western sanctions. As a result of its ever-expanding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence

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Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence The dual military and economic nature of the group’s activities make it more beholden to the Kremlin. Thursday 20/05/2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities?

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In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities? May 22, 2021 07:11 GMT By Mike Eckel The Tourist is a new action flick… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa

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Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa by Betül Usta ANKARA Africa May 20, 20211:04 pm GMT+3 A group of captured rebels from the Front for Change and Concord… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil

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Exclusive Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil Companies linked to the Wagner group are snapping up oil and gas leases—with an eye to pumping influence, not oil. By Amy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Delco: GEO stalling on expanding drug treatment program

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Delco: GEO stalling on expanding drug treatment program By Kathleen E. Carey kcarey@21st-centurymedia.com @dtbusiness on Twitter May 14, 2021 Jail Oversight Board member Brian Corson. MEDIANEWS GROUP FILE PHOTO Members of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit: New Mexico guards pepper-sprayed detained asylum seekers

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Lawsuit: New Mexico guards pepper-sprayed detained asylum seekers Updated: 12:46 PM MDT May 17, 2021   Stephanie Muñiz Reporter ESTANCIA, N.M. —One year ago today, more than 20 asylum seekers were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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