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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Author Archives: David Isenberg
Guns for gold: the Wagner Network exposed (full report)
Guns for gold: the Wagner Network exposed This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. Seventh Report of Session 2022–23… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Guns for gold: the Wagner Network exposed
Guns for gold: the Wagner Network exposed 26 July 2023 The Foreign Affairs Committee today (Wednesday 26 July) publishes its report “Guns for gold: the Wagner Network exposed”. Read the full… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin
Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin July 22, 2023 Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wagner fighters on the streets of Rostov-on-Don… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine war: UK criticised for ‘lack of understanding’ of Wagner’s activities in Africa
Ukraine war: UK criticised for ‘lack of understanding’ of Wagner’s activities in Africa July 26, 2023 Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war Image source, Reuters By Frank Gardner BBC News The UK government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Stream’ and ‘Torch’: the Gazprom-backed militias fighting in Ukraine
War in Ukraine ‘Stream’ and ‘Torch’: the Gazprom-backed militias fighting in Ukraine Russia’s state gas company has recruited, equipped and paid security guards to join the invasion Polina Ivanova in Berlin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Rise of Russian Private Military Companies Foreshadows Upheaval to Come
Politics & Security Rise of Russian Private Military Companies Foreshadows Upheaval to Come Russia’s heavy military losses have led to a surge in private military companies. But this could result in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Private Military Companies Thriving Due to War with Ukraine
Russian Private Military Companies Thriving Due to War with Ukraine By Ryan Bauer and Erik E. Mueller Updated: June 16, 2023 Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Marina Moldavskaya / Kommersant… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner ‘Staged’ Cheering Crowds During Mutiny, Claims Rostov Governor
Wagner ‘Staged’ Cheering Crowds During Mutiny, Claims Rostov Governor June 30, 2023 Wagner mercenaries seen on the streets of Rostov-on-Don. AFP Public displays of support shown for Wagner mercenaries in southern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny
China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny By Ann Scott Tyson Staff writer June 27, 2023 | Beijing Soon after Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections
Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections The city continues to operate as a haven for murky shell companies and illicit transactions. By Gigi Lee and Fong Tak Ho for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading