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    Defining the Modern-Day Mercenary

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    Defining the Modern-Day Mercenary I have seen a lot hype in the press and on social media networks about the modern-day mercenary. The mainstream media uses the term ‘mercenary’ to describe anyone other… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Disappearance of Mercenaries from 1856-1960 and Their Subsequent Return

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    we CAN DEFEAT EXTREMIST ISLAM by UNLEASHING These dogs of wAr

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    News; Opinion; Columns we CAN DEFEAT EXTREMIST ISLAM by UNLEASHING These dogs of wAr The Daily Express By Frederick Forsyth 29 May 2015 FOR two years it seemed that Boko Haram,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Use Ex-Military Men to Tackle Boko Haram, Govt Urged

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    Use Ex-Military Men to Tackle Boko Haram, Govt Urged All Africa By by Usman A. Bello, Lokoja 15 June 2015 10:40 Jun 15, 2015 (Daily Trust/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Could Mercenaries Take on ISIS?

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    June 15, 2015 4:44PM Could Mercenaries Take on ISIS? By Marian L. Tupy In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. government urged counter-terrorism experts to think “outside of the box.” What… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Simon Mann: ‘We can use mercenaries to defeat Isil’

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    Simon Mann: ‘We can use mercenaries to defeat Isil’ The former SAS man who plotted the disastrous ‘Wonga coup’ says a private army could be used to defeat Iraq’s jihadist Simon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KGB chief warns that Belarusian mercenaries in Ukraine will be punished

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    KGB chief warns that Belarusian mercenaries in Ukraine will be punished BelaPAN 11 June 2015 Minsk, 11 June. Citizens of Belarus participating in the armed conflict in Ukraine as mercenary soldiers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Book Review – The Modern Mercenary

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    Book Review – The Modern Mercenary June 7, 2015 By Michael Kozlowski 1 Comment There have been a number of books published in the last few years that tackle the role… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The first Americans to fight the Nazis revealed: How misfits including taxi driver, Mormon and make-up artist risked arrest by the US to join Britain’s air force in 1940 – and ended 150 years of frosty relations

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    EXCLUSIVE: The first Americans to fight the Nazis revealed: How misfits including taxi driver, Mormon and make-up artist risked arrest by the US to join Britain’s air force in 1940 –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Assad recruits Afghan mercenaries to fight Isis

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    Assad recruits Afghan mercenaries to fight Isis Isis fighters in Syria face several enemies — including Afghan mercenaries Bel Trew Isis fighters in Syria face several enemies — including Afghan mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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