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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Matthew VanDyke and Sons of Liberty International (SOLI)
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
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report Story by AP CAIRO (AP) — An armed group in Libya assisted in transferring former Colombian military personnel to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya
European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya Africa From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Tip of Russia’s Spear
John Lechner February 24, 2025 The Tip of Russia’s Spear When Wagner came to Libya FRONTLINE/Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory W Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin’s facial features rested in a natural scowl.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya
Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya Daily News By ADF Last updated Jun 5, 2024 Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Timur Ivanov, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Military Intelligence Takes Over Wagner Operations in Libya
Russian Military Intelligence Takes Over Wagner Operations in Libya Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 21 Issue: 38 By: Andrew McGregor March 12, 2024 05:37 PM Age: 2 months (Source: Russian Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya
Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country. Russian Foreign Minister… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner mercenaries in Libya on alert for attacks
Wagner mercenaries in Libya on alert for attacks by SafaAlharathy Sun, 05/11/2023 – 14:53 Share Tweet Mercenaries of the Russian Wagner Group stationed near Gharyan are on alert, fearing a surprise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Wagner group’s web in Libya
Security October 10, 2023 The Wagner group’s web in Libya Federica Saini Fasanotti Russia has developed a complex network of influence in Libya through the Wagner group and will likely keep using private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Wagner group’s web in Libya
October 10, 2023 The Wagner group’s web in Libya Federica Saini Fasanotti Russia has developed a complex network of influence in Libya through the Wagner group and will likely keep using private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading