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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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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 21, 2023
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 21, 2023 Jan 21, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF Karolina Hird, Grace Mappes, Angela Howard, George Barros, and Frederick W. Kagan January 21, 7:45… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A Ukrainian soldier died on the battlefield in Bakhmut. His death has sparked a fierce dispute between some American veterans and a volunteer trainer
A Ukrainian soldier died on the battlefield in Bakhmut. His death has sparked a fierce dispute between some American veterans and a volunteer trainer. Alia Shoaib Jan 21, 2023, 7:49 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Military Vets in Ukraine Are Fighting Each Other in Court
Become a member Andy Milburn watches as new Ukrainian recruits train during a 10-day course with his Mozart Group personnel in Donbas, Ukraine, on July, 27, 2022. Photo: Ed Ram/Guardian/eyevine/Redux U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
OPINION: A Mercenary Air Force for Ukraine? It’s not as Far-fetched as it Sounds
OPINION: A Mercenary Air Force for Ukraine? It’s not as Far-fetched as it Sounds The idea of leasing an air force to Ukraine could solve several current challenges on the issue… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death’ Chickens Out of Fight During Live Broadcast
Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death’ Chickens Out of Fight During Live Broadcast Julia Davis January 11, 2023·4 min read Viktor Bout Russian convicted illegal arms dealer Maria Butina Russian foreign agent Christophe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Supreme Court Allows WhatsApp to Sue NSO Group
US Supreme Court Allows WhatsApp to Sue NSO Group Alessandro Mascellino Freelance Journalist Email Alessandro Follow @a_mascellino The US Supreme Court gave the green light on Monday for WhatsApp to pursue a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prince Harry’s friend and group of ex-military personnel intercepted by police en route to Libya
Prince Harry’s friend and group of ex-military personnel intercepted by police en route to Libya Maltese officers spoke to the group of 16 on December 10 amid concerns they were private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What is the Wagner Group, the mercenary organization working for Russia in Ukraine?
What is the Wagner Group, the mercenary organization working for Russia in Ukraine? Menaka Raman-Wilms Published January 12, 2023Updated January 13, 2023 A man wearing a camouflage uniform walks out of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western Powers – Analysis
Russian Wagner Group mercenaries provide security for convoy with president of the Central African Republic. Photo Credit: Clément Di Roma/VOA Wikipedia Commons Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece?
Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece? The ancient Greeks came to rely on mercenary manpower during their fractious history of conflict. Let’s look at some famous mercenaries of Ancient Greece.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading