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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
Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes
Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes © UNOCHA/Michele Cattani A displaced family sit in front of their tent at an informal camp in Bagoundié in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa
Opinion Guest Essay Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa Jan. 31, 2023 A celebration of France’s announcement last February that it would withdraw troops from Mali included a poster of President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries
‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries 2:11 pm, February 3, 2023 Source: Mediazona A Wagner fighter in Soledar, Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner
U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner The CIA director visited Libya amid concerns the Kremlin-linked outfit may tap into the country’s oil riches the U.S. Treasury has designated Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
American aid worker Pete Reed killed in Ukraine while helping civilians under fire, groups say
American aid worker Pete Reed killed in Ukraine while helping civilians under fire, groups say By Cara Tabachnick Updated on: February 3, 2023 / 7:03 PM / CBS News Humanitarian worker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Forum for Private Security Research
Forum for Private Security Research The Forum for Private Security Research acts as a focal point of connectivity for students, academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, military professionals and others who have a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer
Murtaza _Hussain The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer The tool Russian mercenaries used to kill a Syrian army deserter and others has become a violent meme, similar to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Vindman leads new push to send military contractors to Ukraine
Vindman leads new push to send military contractors to Ukraine The Trump impeachment figure is raising money to help with vehicle and weapons repairs on the front lines. As a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact
Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact Ovigwe Eguegu Pages 445-462 | Published online: 11 Nov 2022 ABSTRACT The assumption of many researchers is that Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis
Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis February 3, 2023 Kester Kenn Klomegah 0 Comments By Kester Kenn Klomegah The South African Institute of International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading