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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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Tag Archives: Russia
14 Pinoys ‘recruited’ by Russia for Ukraine war
14 Pinoys ‘recruited’ by Russia for Ukraine war Pia Lee Brago – The Philippine Star September 17, 2026 | 12:00am A Ukrainian serviceman is seen in the window of a damaged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Foreign Mercenaries Tried to Demoralize Russian Troops With Loudspeaker Messages
Foreign Mercenaries Tried to Demoralize Russian Troops With Loudspeaker Messages North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Alexey Khomyakov 06:02 16-09-2026 Foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine used nighttime loudspeaker messages to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New Russian Convoy Arrives in Libya Carrying Military Equipment
New Russian Convoy Arrives in Libya Carrying Military Equipment September 16, 2026 09:56 Ural-63706-0010 Tornado-U as part of a Russian convoy near the port of Tobruk, Libya. September 2026. Photo credits:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions Analysts say military cargo flights are likely linked to shipments of new weaponry By ADFJune 2, 20264 Mins Read Forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Lifts Sanctions on Malian Officials
Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026 Authors Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence 6 Sep 2026 THE pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali Sep 10, 2026 12:38 Authors Cyril Barabaltchouk News Writer Weapons, ammunition, and military gear seized by JNIM militants following an ambush… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Why Niger Calling In Russian Mercenaries Tells You Everything About The Sahel
Why Niger Calling In Russian Mercenaries Tells You Everything About The Sahel Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Sebastian Chen news 3 min read Table of Contents The Frontline Grievances Nobody Talks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia: Pay Rates For Soldiers to Die in Ukraine
Russia: Pay Rates For Soldiers to Die in Ukraine September 12, 2026: Russia has spent over a trillion dollars on its war in Ukraine, and much of that money went to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine Opens Covert Front Against Russia’s Mercenaries in Africa
Ukraine Opens Covert Front Against Russia’s Mercenaries in Africa SOFX Staff Writer September 14, 2026 A Ukrainian soldier with the 61st Mechanized Brigade stands beside an unmanned ground vehicle at sunset.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading