Author Archives: David Isenberg

Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group

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Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group Sky Kunkel∗ Matthew Kyle Ellis† December 19, 2024 Abstract Since its inception in 2014, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels

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Topic: Security Region: Americas Tags: Constitution, Drug Cartels, Letters of Marque, Private Military Contractors, and Privateers Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels March 3, 2025 By: James Holmes What lawmakers are contemplating is a letter of marque that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer

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Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer Among the dozens of foreigners in the patient database of the GVMU military hospitals, according to their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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02/19/2025

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Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar  by Maung Kavi  February 19, 2025 in Myanmar-China Watch Reading Time: 2 mins read Port facilities at a Chinese-owned oil refinery on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Californians Turn to Private Security to Police Pot Country

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Californians Turn to Private Security to Police Pot Country 6 minute read Lear personnel during a raid on an illegal trespassing marijuana operation.Lear By Alex Altman September 17, 2014 4:56 PM EDT On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive

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Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive Julia Day June 30, 2023 1.0 Introduction Triple Canopy is a private military company (PMC) that provides security, training, and mission support services to various clients… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians

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More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians By ADFFebruary 18, 2025Updated:February 18, 20254 Mins Read Russian mercenaries board a helicopter in Mali. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of the Malian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former acting ICE director: Private immigration enforcement plan ‘plainly unlawful’

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Former acting ICE director: Private immigration enforcement plan ‘plainly unlawful’ Allies of the president have toyed with the idea of privatizing the deportation process, a move that could run afoul of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict

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Photo Credit: La Silla Vacía, via ADF Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict  February 26, 2025  0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum A single road cuts through the Libyan desert from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book

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CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book Recoil Staff February 25, 2025 At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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