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    Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors?

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors? This would further blur the line between aid and military operations, causing more suffering for Palestinians Apr 07, 2026 As President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Geo-Strategic and Economic Interests and Wagner Group’s Deployment in Libyan and Syrian Conflicts

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Russian Geo-Strategic and Economic Interests and Wagner Group’s Deployment in Libyan and Syrian Conflicts Authors:  Chibike David Obi; Frank-Collins Nnamdi Okafor; Onyebuchi Johnpaul Nduba Author Keywords: Russia, Wagner Group, Libyan conflicts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    CACI Wins $1.5B Ceiling Contract to Support CENTCOM Missions

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    CACI Wins $1.5B Ceiling Contract to Support CENTCOM Missions WEWashingtonExec Editorial|1 min read|September 17, 2026in𝕏🔗 John Mengucci, CACI CACI has secured a contract to support U.S. Central Command and its mission… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace.

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    More Perfect Union He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace. Jared Kushner has a scheme to profit off world peace — and Gaza is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SONS OF SINAI-/ ABNAA SINAI business profile

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    The group has since expanded into contracting, industrial development, real estate, tourism, security, and — most consequentially — border logistics at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Continue reading →

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    SADAT: Turkey’s Wagner Group

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Turkey’s use of private military actors has become an increasingly important—if opaque —feature of its foreign policy toolkit. Among these, SADAT International Defense Consultancy stands out as a quasi-official instrument that blurs the line between state policy and deniable coercion. Continue reading →

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    Jordan Confirms Two Citizens Killed After Being Recruited into Russia’s Army, Calls on Moscow to Stop

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fuad Majali stated that recruiting Jordanian citizens to serve in foreign armies constitutes a violation of both Jordanian law and international law, and places citizens’ lives at serious risk.
    Majali urged Jordanians to report any attempts to recruit them into the Russian army and warned against engaging with such offers.
    He said Jordan is calling on Russian authorities to stop recruiting Jordanian nationals and to end the service of any Jordanian already enlisted. The ministry said it will pursue all available measures to halt the practice.
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    Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran Global Guardian says it has evacuated more than 4,000 Americans from the Middle East since US and Israel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Gulf states turn to private foreign military specialists amid Iran attacks

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Gulf states turn to private foreign military specialists amid Iran attacks Iranian strikes on Gulf Arab countries prompt them to reevaluate their defence capabilities Smoke plumes billowing in Dubai after a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Tunisian mercenary sentenced to 55 years for fighting in Syria

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Tunisian mercenary sentenced to 55 years for fighting in Syria A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a 55-year prison sentence against Bilal Al-Shawashi, a leader of the “Ansar al-Sharia” group, after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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