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    South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops

    Published on by David Isenberg

    South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops Facing troop shortages, the Defense Ministry is studying whether private security firms can take over rear-area… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw Mali’s Kremlin-backed junta struggles to maintain control after defence minister is killed Ben Farmer Africa Correspondent Ben Farmer is Africa Correspondent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia Jun 28, 202411:46 AM Sri Lanka has called for payment of compensation for 17 Sri Lankans killed in action in Russia,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War

    Published on by David Isenberg

    From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War 04 Jun 2026 – 449       The onset of the Ukrainian war in 2014 created… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Matthew VanDyke and Sons of Liberty International (SOLI)

    Published on by David Isenberg

    On June 3 2026 I came across this article: “”Matthew VanDyke reveals US-based mastermind behind hiring mercenaries in Myanmar Officials have saiid” I subsequently tasked Claude AI, the following guidance: “draft… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law Katherine Schaffstall Mar 19, 2026 0 Matthew VanDyke/X American national Matthew VanDyke is being held by Indian authorities after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries At The Frontier: Dissecting An Emerging Regional Security Challenge In South And Southeast Asia – Analysis

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Mercenaries At The Frontier: Dissecting An Emerging Regional Security Challenge In South And Southeast Asia – Analysis April 29, 2026 0 Comments By Md. Himel Rahman FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Two years earlier, while the author was conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) for … Continue reading →

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