Author Archives: David Isenberg

Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries

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Soldiers of the Rapid Support Forces are being supported by foreign fighters. AP Photo/Hussein Malla  Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries Published: July 22, 2024 8:50am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Short on troops, Israel turns to mercenaries

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Short on troops, Israel turns to mercenaries Protracted and unprecedented Arab resistance has depleted Israeli troop and reservist forces and forced Tel Aviv to seek out unconventional methods – including the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Magazine for Mercenaries Enters Polite Society

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The Wayward Press   The Magazine for Mercenaries Enters Polite Society Susan Katz Keating, the editor and publisher of Soldier of Fortune, discusses how she’s changing the publication and assesses the threat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘True, Publick and Notorious’: The Privateering War of 1812

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‘True, Publick and Notorious’: The Privateering War of 1812 Abstract During the War of 1812, hundreds of private armed vessels, or privateers, carrying letters of marque and reprisal from their respective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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American Rebels at Sea: An estimated fifteen hundred privateering ships played a crucial role in winning the American Revolution, but their contributions are often forgotten 

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American Rebels at Sea: An estimated fifteen hundred privateering ships played a crucial role in winning the American Revolution, but their contributions are often forgotten. By: Dolin, Eric Jay, American Heritage, 00028738,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Russian mercenary

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Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons. The Russian mercenary Story by Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

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Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege An arial view of Bangui, Central African Republic, is seen on March. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File) By  JEAN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon

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US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon: Report Lebanon has rejected Israel’s continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will ‘adopt all means’ to bring it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Last Thing Gaza Needs Is Another Blackwater

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Citizens in the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood of Gaza City continue to live in makeshift tents amid the rubble of their houses that were destroyed by Israeli attacks during the cold weather,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin and the new fight for the future of Russia, with professor Mark Galeotti

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Downfall Prigozhin, Putin and the new fight for the future of Russia, with professor Mark Galeotti Posted on 06 Nov 2024    Yevgeny Prigozhin’s story is one of stark transformation –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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