Author Archives: David Isenberg

Sudan’s Soldiers of Misfortune |

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Off the Grid uncovers the ruthless networks operating in the Darfur region, which recruit Sudanese men to fight a war that isn’t theirs. Here is the story of those who managed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops

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Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops Posted: December 27, 2020 – 5:46 AM Trudy Rubin | @trudyrubin | trubin@inquirer.com Khalid Mohammed / AP The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Band of Brothers: The Wagner Group and the Russian State

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Band of Brothers: The Wagner Group and the Russian State September 21, 2020 This article is part of the CSIS executive education program Understanding the Russian Military Today. The Russian private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N.

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December 30, 20205:53 AMUpdated 2 hours ago Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N. By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read GENEVA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Blackwater pardons erase the line between slaughter and justified wartime violence

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OPINION Dec. 23, 2020 Trump’s Blackwater pardons erase the line between slaughter and justified wartime violence Trump’s misplaced sympathy for the Blackwater contractors undermines the military, U.S. security and the rule… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US pardons for Blackwater guards an “affront to justice” – UN experts

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US pardons for Blackwater guards an “affront to justice” – UN experts GENEVA (30 December 2020) – A group of UN experts* said the pardons granted to four convicted private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pardoning the Blackwater killers: It’s a scandal, but not specific to Donald Trump

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Pardoning the Blackwater killers: It’s a scandal, but not specific to Donald Trump It was difficult to prosecute these 2007 war crimes, and Republicans were eager to whitewash them from the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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At War: Blackwater’s bullets scarred Iraqis. Trump’s pardon renewed the pain.

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At War: Blackwater’s bullets scarred Iraqis. Trump’s pardon renewed the pain. December 25, 2020 The New York Times At War Nisour Square in Baghdad, where private company security guards shot and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soleimani’s death anniversary: Blackwater pardons could fuel retaliation by pro-Iran militias in Iraq

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Soleimani’s death anniversary: Blackwater pardons could fuel retaliation by pro-Iran militias in Iraq Published on December 30, 2020 By Iveta Cherneva US President Trump’s pardoning of the Blackwater security contractors last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Blackwater Pardons Reveal Security Contractor Impunity Tendencies Typical for Republicans

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WikiImages / Pixabay Trump’s Blackwater Pardons Reveal Security Contractor Impunity Tendencies Typical for Republicans Iveta Cherneva December 24, 2020 01:15:57 pm Edited by: Brianna Bell | U. Pittsburgh School of Law,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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