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Tag Archives: Pop Culture
Shadows of the New Feudalism
This satirical trilogy illustrates the slippery slope from traditional private military contractors to fully autonomous Artificial Military Contractors. It serves as a cautionary tale about regulation, accountability, technology, and the privatization of force in an increasingly fragmented world. Continue reading
The Watchdog’s Shadow
This is the latest, Ahem, partly FICTIONAL, entry in what I’m calling the AI art imitates life category. But if it reminds you of anyone, well, perhaps it should. For those who want to know this sort of detail, it … Continue reading
BLOOD AND LEDGER
And once again, for a second time, now that it is the witching hour, time for something different. The following is still fiction. Let me say that again; this is FICTION.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Big Stability
And now for something different. The following is fiction Let me say that again; this is FICTION. But if it reminds you of anyone in the reality of this mortal coil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries at the movies: representations of soldiers of fortune in Mexico and the Congo in American and European cinema
Mercenaries at the movies: representations of soldiers of fortune in Mexico and the Congo in American and European cinema Paul B. Rich Small Wars & Insurgencies 2022 33:1-2 224-249 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading
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Erik Prince and His Mercenary Armies
Erik Prince and His Mercenary Armies Peter Kuper Jun 18, 2026 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies
“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies Story June 12, 2026 Watch Full Show Listen Media Options Film Russia Guests Rick Rowley Oscar-nominated, three-time Emmy-winning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The story of Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious mercenaries
The story of Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious mercenaries Democracy Now! 3.33M subscribers 13,597 views Jun 12, 2026 Filmmaker Rick Rowley’s new documentary “Hell’s Army” tracks the Wagner Group, the notorious Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In ‘Hell’s Army,’ Intrepid Journalists Investigate Brutal Wagner Group, Russia’s Merciless Mercenary Army
In ‘Hell’s Army,’ Intrepid Journalists Investigate Brutal Wagner Group, Russia’s Merciless Mercenary Army – CPH:DOX By Matthew Carey Matthew Carey Documentary Editor, Awards @mattcarey March 10, 2026 6:00am ‘Hell’s Army’ Evergreen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book
CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book Recoil Staff February 25, 2025 At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading